Trans Acting Factor At Biology Glossary
What is it? A molecule that can diffuse through the cell to act at a distance from where it is made. Often used to distinguish gene products (protein or RNA) that regulate gene expression in trans vs the DNA site where the gene products binds.Bio Definition Added By: Rachel
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