operon en · NOUN
Etymology
From operator + -on.
Meanings
- A unit of genetic material that functions in a coordinated manner by means of an operator, a promoter, and structural genes that are transcribed together.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| operons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
operonization · intraoperon · interoperon · superoperon · suboperon · operonic