What do HOX genes do?

Answer 1

They control what atomic structures develop where in the body of humans.

HOX genes is the term for homeobox genes (sometimes called homeotic genes) in humans. These homeobox genes are a group of very conserved genes among organisms as well as plants.

The HOX genes determine the basic body plan of humans during development. It determines the axes (front-back, top-bottom) and what anatomical structures grow where.

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Answer 2

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HOX genes are a group of related genes that help control the body plan of an embryo along the head-tail axis. They regulate the development of specific body segments and structures during embryonic development.

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