Definition of operon in English:

operon

noun ˈɒpərɒnˈɑpəˌrɑn

Biology

A unit made up of linked genes which is thought to regulate other genes responsible for protein synthesis.
〔生〕操纵子
Example sentencesExamples
- It has been noted that coexpressed genes are frequently situated as contiguous clusters within an operon.
- In bacteria, these genes are clustered in operons, while in eukaryotes, they are widely dispersed throughout the genome.
- Jacob and Monod called these regulated stretches of DNA operons.
- Despite the absence of operons, eukaryotes are still capable of a very fine level of control over gene transcription.
- Horizontal transfer of whole genes and operons between divergent species is a frequent event.

Origin

1960s: from French opérer 'to effect, work' + -on.

Definition of operon in US English:

operon

nounˈäpəˌränˈɑpəˌrɑn

Biology

A unit made up of linked genes which is thought to regulate other genes responsible for protein synthesis.
〔生〕操纵子
Example sentencesExamples
- Horizontal transfer of whole genes and operons between divergent species is a frequent event.
- It has been noted that coexpressed genes are frequently situated as contiguous clusters within an operon.
- In bacteria, these genes are clustered in operons, while in eukaryotes, they are widely dispersed throughout the genome.
- Jacob and Monod called these regulated stretches of DNA operons.
- Despite the absence of operons, eukaryotes are still capable of a very fine level of control over gene transcription.

Origin

1960s: from French opérer ‘to effect, work’ + -on.

词汇	operon
释义	Definition of operon in English: operon noun ˈɒpərɒnˈɑpəˌrɑn Biology A unit made up of linked genes which is thought to regulate other genes responsible for protein synthesis. 〔生〕操纵子 Example sentencesExamples It has been noted that coexpressed genes are frequently situated as contiguous clusters within an operon. In bacteria, these genes are clustered in operons, while in eukaryotes, they are widely dispersed throughout the genome. Jacob and Monod called these regulated stretches of DNA operons. Despite the absence of operons, eukaryotes are still capable of a very fine level of control over gene transcription. Horizontal transfer of whole genes and operons between divergent species is a frequent event. Origin 1960s: from French opérer 'to effect, work' + -on. Definition of operon in US English: operon nounˈäpəˌränˈɑpəˌrɑn Biology A unit made up of linked genes which is thought to regulate other genes responsible for protein synthesis. 〔生〕操纵子 Example sentencesExamples Horizontal transfer of whole genes and operons between divergent species is a frequent event. It has been noted that coexpressed genes are frequently situated as contiguous clusters within an operon. In bacteria, these genes are clustered in operons, while in eukaryotes, they are widely dispersed throughout the genome. Jacob and Monod called these regulated stretches of DNA operons. Despite the absence of operons, eukaryotes are still capable of a very fine level of control over gene transcription. Origin 1960s: from French opérer ‘to effect, work’ + -on.
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