English to Russian Science Genetics

Functional linkage:
The term "functional linkage" or "functionally linked" is equivalent to the term “operable linkage” or “operably linked” and is to be understood as meaning, for example, the sequential arrangement of a regulatory element (e.g. a promoter) with a nucleic acid sequence to be expressed and, if appropriate, further regulatory elements (such as e.g., a terminator) in such a way that each of the regulatory elements can fulfill its intended function to allow, modify, facilitate or otherwise influence expression of said nucleic acid sequence.

Как их развести, если у нас этот оборот имеет только один принятый перевод "функционально"?