Meaning of REPRESSOR
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| | Definition: | | [n] an agent that represses |
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| | Synonyms: | | represser |
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| | See Also: | | agent | |
| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A type of protein molecule that binds to DNA that shuts up transcription of a gene. See: operon or operator. |
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| | Definition: | | A DNA-binding protein in prokaryotes that blocks gene transcription by binding to the operator. |
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