Repressor
derNounder Repressor (genetics)
German translations
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repressor
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Repressor ist ein Protein, das die Expression eines Gens unterdrücken kann, indem es an eine spezifische DNA-Sequenz bindet.
- English meaning
- A repressor is a protein that can suppress the expression of a gene by binding to a specific DNA sequence.
- Synonym
- Unterdrücker
- German example
- Der Repressor verhindert die Transkription des Gens, solange er an die DNA gebunden ist.
- English example
- The repressor prevents transcription of the gene as long as it is bound to the DNA.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Repressor
- Plural Form
- die Repressoren
Example sentences with “Repressor”
The repressor protein binds to DNA. (Das Repressor-Protein bindet an die DNA.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the gender of 'Repressor'?
It is masculine: 'der'.