Meaning of REGULATORY GENE
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[n] a gene that produces a repressor substance that inhibits an operator gene |
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| | Synonyms: | | regulator gene |
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| | See Also: | | factor, gene, operon | |
| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A gene that codes for a repressor protein. |
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- A gene whose protein controls the activity of other genes or metabolic pathways.
- a segment of DNA that functions to initiate or block the function of another gene.
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