Operon Definition

ŏpə-rŏn
noun
A cluster of genes controlled by a regulatory gene, that functions as a coordinated unit.
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Other Word Forms of Operon

Noun

Singular:
operon
Plural:
operons

Origin of Operon

  • oper(ator) –on

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

OOPOPE

Words Ending With

NONRON

Unscrambles

operon

Words Starting With O and Ending With N

Starts With O & Ends With NStarts With OP & Ends With NStarts With O & Ends With ON

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With O6 Letter Words Ending With N