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Definition of "operons" [operons]

  • Plural form of operon. (noun)

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Use "operons" in a sentence
  • "Ochman 2007a Origins of flagellar gene operons and secondary flagellar systems."
  • "Not only do IS elements make a direct contribution to fitness by activating cryptic operons, they do so in a regulated manner, transposing at a higher rate in starving cells than in growing cells."
  • "Getting rid of the checkpoint protein releases the subboss protein to bind to the control regions of class 3 operons, switching on the genes for the outer portion of the flagellum."