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operon

Term ID
SO:0000178
Synonyms
  • INSDC_feature:operon
Definition
The DNA region of a group of adjacent genes whose transcription is coordinated on one or several mutually overlapping transcription units transcribed in the same direction and sharing at least one gene.
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