operon
[ op-uh-ron ]
/ ˈɒp əˌrɒn /
noun Genetics.
a set of two or more adjacent cistrons whose transcription is under the coordinated control of a promoter, an operator, and a regulator gene.
Words nearby operon
operculate,
operculitis,
operculum,
opere citato,
operetta,
operon,
operose,
opers,
opgefok,
ophelia,
opheltes
British Dictionary definitions for operon
operon
/ (ˈɒpəˌrɒn) /
noun
genetics
a group of adjacent genes in bacteria functioning as a unit, consisting of structural genes and an operator
Word Origin for operon
C20: from
operate
Medical definitions for operon
operon
[ ŏp′ə-rŏn′ ]
n.
A unit of gene activity consisting of a sequence of genetic material that functions in a coordinated manner to control the production of mRNA and that consists of an operator gene, a promoter, and two or more structural genes.
Scientific definitions for operon
operon
[ ŏp′ə-rŏn′ ]
A sequence of genetic material that functions in a coordinated manner, consisting of an operator, a promoter, and one or more structural genes that are transcribed together. Operons were first found in prokaryotes.