"Pribnow box" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Pribnow boxes [plural]
Etymology: Named after David Pribnow. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Pribnow box (plural Pribnow boxes)
  1. (genetics) The nucleotide sequence TATAAT, an essential part of a promoter site on DNA for transcription to occur in bacteria. Wikipedia link: Pribnow box Categories (topical): Genetics Synonyms: Pribnow-Schaller box

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