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operon /op·er·on/ (op´er-on) a segment of a chromosome comprising an operator gene and closely linked structural genes having related functions.
op·er·on (p-rn)
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.

operon
[op′əron]
Etymology: L, operare, to work
a section of bacterial DNA consisting of an operator gene and one or more structural genes with related functions. Transcription of the structural genes is controlled by the operator gene in conjunction with a regulator gene. See also operator gene, regulator gene.

operon [op´er-on]
a segment of a chromosome comprising an operator gene and closely linked structural genes having related functions, the activity of the latter being controlled by the operator gene through its interaction with a regulator gene.

operon (op´ron´),
n a segment of DNA consisting of an operator gene and one or more structural genes with related functions controlled by the operator gene in conjunction with a regulator gene.

operon
a segment of a chromosome comprising an operator gene and closely linked structural genes having related functions, the activity of the latter being controlled by the operator gene through its interaction with a regulator gene.


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The discovery of an Au-specific operon means that we can now start to develop gold-specific biosensors, which will help mineral explorers to find new gold deposits," said Reith.
Above & Beyond, based at Folly Hall Mills, Folly Hall, was engaged by lead consultant Operon to provide technical and design services for the refurbishment of the Elmhurst nursing home in Wimslow, Cheshire.
GBS production of [beta]-h/c is encoded by the genes of the cyl operon (5,6) and is associated with direct lysis of a variety of eukaryotic cell types (7-9), inflammatory activation (10-12), and virulence in animal models (10,13,14).
 
 
 
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