Definitions for operon

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operon op·er·on

Spelling: [op-uh-ron]

IPA: /ˈɒp əˌrɒn/

Operon is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 70 anagrams from letters in operon (enoopr).

Definitions for operon

noun

1. a set of two or more adjacent cistrons whose transcription is under the coordinated control of a promoter, an operator, and a regulator gene.

Origin of operon

1960-65; French opéron, equivalent to opér(er) to work, operate + -on -on¹