OPERON

operon

(noun) a segment of DNA containing adjacent genes including structural genes and an operator gene and a regulatory gene

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

operon (plural operons)

A unit of genetic material that functions in a coordinated manner by means of an operator, a promoter, and structural genes that are transcribed together.

Anagrams

• neopro

Source: Wiktionary



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29 May 2025

CRITICAL

(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”


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You can overdose on coffee if you drink about 30 cups in a brief period to get close to a lethal dosage of caffeine.

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