operon

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Noun operon has 1 sense

operon - a segment of DNA containing adjacent genes including structural genes and an operator gene and a regulatory gene
--₁ is a kind of deoxyribonucleic acid, desoxyribonucleic acid, DNA
--₁ has parts: operator gene; regulatory gene, regulator gene

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Operon

Definition:

An operon is a functioning unit of genomic DNA containing a cluster of genes that are transcribed together under the control of a single promoter.

Examples:

1. The lac operon in bacteria consists of three genes involved in the metabolism of lactose.

2. The trp operon regulates the production of tryptophan in bacteria.

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