Gene clusters refer to groups of genes that are located close to each other on a chromosome. These genes often work together or are involved in similar functions. It's like a team of genes that are grouped together to carry out specific jobs in our cells.
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- Because most of these substances can be traced back to a single gene cluster, the scientists also studied the molecular reasons for the diversity of products. (sciencedaily.com)
- Genome sequencing revealed that the isolated B. pumilus contained three unique gene clusters for the production of antimicrobial peptide compounds known as bacteriocins. (sciencedaily.com)
- This pharyngeal gene cluster contains six genes ordered in a common pattern in all deuterostomes and includes the genes for four proteins that are critical transcriptional regulators that control activation of numerous other genes. (sciencedaily.com)
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