cistron
noun
cis·tron
ˈsi-ˌsträn 
: a segment of DNA that is equivalent to a gene and that specifies a single functional unit (such as a protein or enzyme)
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“Cistron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cistron. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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cistron
noun
cis·tron
ˈsis-ˌträn
: a segment of DNA that is equivalent to a gene and that specifies a single functional unit (as a protein or enzyme)
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