| Hogness box | <molecular biology> A consensus sequence found in the promoter region of most genes transcribed by eukaryotic RNA polymerase II. Found about 25 nucleotides before the site of initiation of transcription and has the consensus sequence: 5' TATAAAA 3'. This sequence seems to be important in determining accurately the position at which transcription is initiated. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| Hogness, D | <person> U.S. Molecular biologist, *1925. See: Grunstein-Hogness assay, Hogness box. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hognosesnake | <zoology> A harmless North American snake of the genus Heterodon, especially. H. Platyrhynos. Synonym: puffing adder, blowing adder, and sand viper. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| hognut | <botany> The pignut. See Hickory. In England, the Bunium flexuosum, a tuberous plant. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| hogskin | Leather tanned from a hog's skin. Also used adjectively. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| hogweed | <botany> A common weed (Ambrosia artemisiaege). See Ambrosia. In England, the Heracleum Sphondylium. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |