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re·pres·sor (r

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1. also re·press·er One that represses.

2. Genetics A protein that binds to an operator, blocking transcription of an operon and the enzymes for which the operon codes.

repressor [rɪˈprɛsə]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) Biochem a protein synthesized under the control of a repressor gene, which has the capacity to bind to the operator gene and thereby shut off the expression of the structural genes of an operon

repressor (r

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A protein that binds to an operator, blocking transcription of an operon and the enzymes for which the operon codes.

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repressor - an agent that represses

represser

agent - an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents"

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repressor (redirected from Gene repression)

repressor
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