Operator At Biology Glossary
What is it? A DNA region at one end of an operon that acts as the binding site for repressor protein. A DNA sequence that is recognized by a repressor protein or repressor-corepressor complex. When the operator is complexed with the repressor, transcription is prevented.Bio Definition Added By: Victoria
The Operator definition has been viewed 412 Time(s)!
Send To Friends!
If you'd like to send the Operator definition to yourself or to your friends/colleagues, just enter the e-mail addresses in the boxes below -We hope you now understand the meaning of Operator. If you need any more information on this term, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Other Similar Biology Terms:
Bio Term glottis is Opening of the larynx (windpipe).Bio Term Mobile element is A sequence of DNA that is able to promote its own transposition. An insertion sequence or a transposon.
Bio Term nictitating membrane is A third eyelid that occurs in birds, reptiles, sharks, amphibians, and some mammals. It is transparent and flicks over the eyeball without shutting out the light.
Bio Term Sexual Reproduction is The process which joins two gametes together to form a zygote, a new diploid organism. (Sperm + egg = baby!!)
Bio Term enucleate cell is A cell having no nucleus.