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REGULATOR GENE

\ɹˈɛɡjuːlˌe͡ɪtə d͡ʒˈiːn], \ɹˈɛɡjuːlˌe‍ɪtə d‍ʒˈiːn], \ɹ_ˈɛ_ɡ_j_uː_l_ˌeɪ_t_ə dʒ_ˈiː_n]\

Definitions of REGULATOR GENE

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a gene that produces a repressor substance that inhibits an operator gene

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a gene that produces a repressor substance that inhibits an operator gene

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Genes which regulate or circumscribe the activity of other genes; specifically, genes which code for proteins (repressors or activators) which regulate the genetic transcription of the structural genes and/or regulatory genes.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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