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repressor

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re·pres·sor  (r-prsr)
n.
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]
n
(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-prsr)
A protein that binds to an operator, blocking transcription of an operon and the enzymes for which the operon codes.
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Noun1.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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