structural genes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-006101",
  "term": "structural genes",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "A gene that encodes a protein with a chief function as part of a physical structure within a cell. This is in contrast to genes that encode proteins with a function that is enzymatic or regulatory.",
  "subject": "Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "genes",
    "structural proteins"
  ],
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "genes estructurales"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/structural-genes/"
}