cistron

(sis′trän′)

noun

the smallest sequence of DNA needed to direct the synthesis of a functional polypeptide; a gene

See cistron in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A section of DNA that contains the genetic code for a single polypeptide and functions as a hereditary unit.

Origin:

Origin: From cis-trans test, a genetic test (cis- + trans-)

Origin: + -on¹

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