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单词 operon
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Definition of operon in English:

operon

noun ˈɒpərɒnˈɑpəˌrɑn
Biology
  • A unit made up of linked genes which is thought to regulate other genes responsible for protein synthesis.

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    Example sentencesExamples
    • It has been noted that coexpressed genes are frequently situated as contiguous clusters within an operon.
    • In bacteria, these genes are clustered in operons, while in eukaryotes, they are widely dispersed throughout the genome.
    • Jacob and Monod called these regulated stretches of DNA operons.
    • Despite the absence of operons, eukaryotes are still capable of a very fine level of control over gene transcription.
    • Horizontal transfer of whole genes and operons between divergent species is a frequent event.

Origin

1960s: from French opérer 'to effect, work' + -on.

Definition of operon in US English:

operon

nounˈäpəˌränˈɑpəˌrɑn
Biology
  • A unit made up of linked genes which is thought to regulate other genes responsible for protein synthesis.

    〔生〕操纵子

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Horizontal transfer of whole genes and operons between divergent species is a frequent event.
    • It has been noted that coexpressed genes are frequently situated as contiguous clusters within an operon.
    • In bacteria, these genes are clustered in operons, while in eukaryotes, they are widely dispersed throughout the genome.
    • Jacob and Monod called these regulated stretches of DNA operons.
    • Despite the absence of operons, eukaryotes are still capable of a very fine level of control over gene transcription.

Origin

1960s: from French opérer ‘to effect, work’ + -on.

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