Home > Term: Operon
Operon
A sequence of genes responsible for synthesising the enzymes needed for biosynthesis of a molecule. An operon is controlled by an operator gene and a repressor gene.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Natural environment
- Category: Coral reefs
- Organization: NOAA
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