noun
repressor
Repressor (noun) means anything that represses.
noun
1
Anything that represses.
2
Any protein that binds to DNA and thus regulates the expression of genes by decreasing the rate of transcription.
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What is the meaning of repressor?
"repressor" (noun) means anything that represses.
What are the different meanings of repressor?
"repressor" has 2 main meanings: 1. Anything that represses; 2. Any protein that binds to DNA and thus regulates the expression of genes by decreasing the rate of transcription.