Operon

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A unit of genetic material comprising a cluster of genes under the control of a single promoter, functioning together in coordinating gene expression.

“The lac operon in bacteria regulates the genes responsible for lactose metabolism.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

op·er·on

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Contains common letters O, P, E, R, N, a scientific term rarely seen in standard Wordle

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Worth 8 points, solid letters with no high scorers but useful for extending OPERA

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prone oner open peon pone poor pore reno rope

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