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cistron Definition

cis·tron (sis′trän′)

noun

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

Converse of object

  • call: A specific region of the DNA molecule, called a cistron, unwinds.

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  8. ‹ cissoid
  9. ‹ cissies
  10. ‹ cisplatin
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