Cistron

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Updated June 2026

Definition

In genetics, a segment of DNA that encodes a single polypeptide chain and is considered a functional unit of heredity.

“Researchers mapped the cistron responsible for the enzyme's production.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

cis·tron

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Synonyms

gene factor

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Ends in ON, contains I and O as vowels, no repeated letters, a scientific term worth knowing

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Worth 9 points, the ON ending hooks cleanly, balanced tile values make this a steady Scrabble play

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Anagrams of Cistron

Words that use exactly the same letters as “cistron”.

citrons

Words you can make from Cistron

Shorter words formed from the letters in “cistron”.

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