Regulatory sequence
- Pronunciation
- /REH-gul-a-tor-ee SEQ-wenss/
- Category
- Genetics
- Singular
- Regulatory sequence
- Plural
- Regulatory sequences
Definition
A DNA sequence involved in regulating the expression of a gene, such as a promoter or operator.
Etymology
Example
The regulatory sequence for the silkmoth's silk protein gene is located upstream of the coding region.
Synonyms
- Control sequence
Related Terms
- Promoter
- Operator
- Gene expression
Usage Notes
Regulatory sequences can be found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms.