Label:
Chromosome 12: HOX genes of development, Matt Ridley
Description:
Interviewee: Matt Ridley
DNAi Location:
Genome>tour>Genome spots>Master development genes
Location: chromosome 12
gene name: HOX
In the middle of chromosome 12 lies a cluster of genes that tell a developing embryo which end is up! These genes, known as homeobox (HOX) genes serve to guide the development of an embryo from undifferentiated mass into having a definitive head, tail, front and back. The cluster on chromosome 12 is one of four clusters located in the human genome.
Biological elements:
chromosome 12, HOX genes
Concepts precesses:
development
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