ALL meanings of operon
op·er·on
O o - noun operon a set of two or more adjacent cistrons whose transcription is under the coordinated control of a promoter, an operator, and a regulator gene. 1
- noun operon A unit made up of linked genes that is thought to regulate other genes responsible for protein synthesis. 1
- noun operon a group of adjacent genes in bacteria functioning as a unit, consisting of structural genes and an operator 0
- noun operon a cluster of genes, with related functions acting as a coordinated unit controlled by a regulatory gene 0