doubletime

English

Etymology

double +‎ time

Noun

doubletime (uncountable)

(zoology, molecular biology) A gene in Drosophila melanogaster that produces the DBT protein kinase, used to control circadian rhythm.

Derived terms

dbt abbreviation
DBT protein product
dbt^S a mutant allele that shortens the circadian rhythm
dbt^L a mutant allele that lengthens the circadian rhythm
dbt^P a mutant allele that eliminates the circadian rhythm and kills the larva

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