BIO380H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Hox Gene, Pax Genes, Tbox

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Sequencing studies have shown that there are very few changes in the nucleotide of genes that control development (dna sequence is conserved in all species) Studies have also shown that the same gene can function differently at different periods of time. This helps to reduce the number of genes and molecules that are required for development. All molecules that take part in embryonic development can be grouped into few categories. Transcription factor: protein processing domains that bind promoter or enhancer region of genes on dna. They also have a domain that interacts with rna polymerase ii and other transcription factors to regulate mrna synthesis. Signaling molecules: molecules that leave the cell that produces them and affect other cells. Most signaling molecules are a part of a family called growth factors. Signaling molecules act as ligands and bind to receptor molecules on the cells they are affecting. Receptor molecules: transmembrane proteins protruding through the plasma membrane of a cell.

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