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(genetic biology)

Grammar: adjective
Definition:
~ referring to adjustments to a particular specification or requirement

~ referring to adjustment for accurate and proper functioning
Example:
1. Proteins contribute to cellular construction either directly using structural or regulatory functions, or indirectly by enzymes synthesizing all other major components (nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates).

2. In many genes, mRNA synthesis is regulated by upstream (5') regulatory elements.
Related Word: regulation (noun), regulate (verb)
Related Compound: regulatory element, regulatory function