[′sel də‚vizh·ən ¦sī·kəl jēn] (cell and molecular biology) A gene that regulates the cell cycle. Also known as CDC gene.
cell-division-cycle gene
cell-division-cycle gene
genes that code for products required for the normal functioning of the cell-cycle control system. Mutations in these genes prevent cells from completing their mitotic activity. Synonym(s): cdc gene