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operator gene

 

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Noun operator gene has 1 sense
  1. operator gene - a gene that activates the production of messenger RNA by adjacent structural genes
    --1 is a kind of
    gene, cistron, factor
    --1 is a part of operon

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Operator Gene

Definition: An operator gene, also known as an operon, is a segment of DNA that controls the expression of specific genes. It acts as a genetic Switch, turning on or off the transcription of the adjacent genes.

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Noun:

The operator gene is a crucial component of gene regulation in prokaryotes.

The researcher studied the various operator genes' role in controlling gene expression.

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