Synonyms for cistron

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factor · gene

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The unit of hereditary material (e.g. DNA) that encodes one protein.

   Near-synonym: gene (often synonymous)

Forms

Plural

cistrons → genes, factors…

Example sentences

• factor I didn't factor those variables into the equation.
• gene DNA is a complex chemical that makes up a gene.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

gene¹

6 letters

factor²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (factor² = 2 syllables).