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Research, Technology, Methods > genetic resources > genome > genes > regulon
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > natural resources > biological resources > genetic resources > genome > genes > regulon
Fields of Study > genetics > genetic structure > genome > genes > regulon
Preferred Term:

regulon

Definition:
In eukaryotes, a genetic unit consisting of a noncontiguous group of genes under the control of a single regulator gene. In bacteria, regulons are global regulatory systems involved in the interplay of pleiotropic regulatory domains and consist of several operons.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
genes
Related Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/199662
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