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cistron

Pronunciación: [ˈsɪstrɒn]

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Contexto: «biology»

(noun) a section of DNA that has the information to make a specific protein. It acts like a small instruction book for making important parts of living things.

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Scientists discovered a new cistron responsible for color in flowers.

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There was no cistron found for that trait in the plant's DNA.

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What role does the cistron play in coding for proteins?

Contexto: «genetics»

(noun) a unit of genetic material that is important for understanding how traits are passed on. It helps explain how living things inherit certain characteristics from their parents.

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The researchers identified a cistron that affected the size of the fruit.

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No cistron was linked to the change in fruit flavor.

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How is a cistron different from a whole gene?

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