Word of the Day: April 16, 2016

cistron

Definition: (noun) A section of DNA that contains the geneticcode for a single polypeptide and functions as ahereditary unit.
Synonyms: gene, factor
Usage: When cistrons are located in reproductive cells, theypass their information to the next generation.

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