doubletime
nounEtymology From double + time.
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Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology A gene in Drosophila melanogaster that produces the DBT protein kinase, used to control circadian rhythm.
Molecular biology
- Derived terms
- dbt abbreviation, DBT protein product, dbtS a mutant allele that shortens the circadian rhythm, dbtL a mutant allele that lengthens the circadian rhythm, dbtP a mutant allele that eliminates the circadian rhythm and kills the larva