Cistrons

/ˈsɪstrɒnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cistron; multiple segments of DNA, each encoding a single functional protein unit.

Etymology

Regular plural of cistron, the genetic term coined by Benzer. Used to discuss multiple protein-coding genetic units within an organism's DNA.

Kelly Says

Finding multiple cistrons in one organism was like discovering that a single instruction manual could produce an entire factory's worth of different products—it completely changed how scientists understood genetic efficiency.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.