Word
transcriptional
Phoneticstran·scrip·tion·al
Definition
adj. relating to the process of copying genetic information from DNA into RNA. This is the first step in making a protein in a cell.
adj. relating to the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template. Typically used in molecular biology to describe the regulation of gene expression.
Examples
“The gene is regulated at the transcriptional level.”
“Researchers are studying how specific transcriptional factors activate genes in response to environmental stress.”
“While post-translational modifications are well understood, transcriptional regulation remains a primary mechanism for cells to rapidly adjust their metabolic output during periods of nutrient scarcity.”
Examples
simple
“The gene is regulated at the transcriptional level.”
contextual
“Researchers are studying how specific transcriptional factors activate genes in response to environmental stress.”
complex
“While post-translational modifications are well understood, transcriptional regulation remains a primary mechanism for cells to rapidly adjust their metabolic output during periods of nutrient scarcity.”
Real-World Examples
“The study further showed that transcriptional activators act on this "volume tuner" to modify its interaction with RNA polymerase, directly linking core promoters to transcriptional regulation.” “Their expression differences were primarily associated with transcriptional regulation rather than simple changes in gene dosage.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
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