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homeobox Definition

homeo·box (hō′mē ō bäks′)

noun

any of a group of DNA sequences found in certain genes and involved in determining the development of specific organs, tissues, etc. of animal embryos

homeobox Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • gene: They are a sub-group of the family of hundreds of homeobox genes which guide development.
  • domain: Proteins containing homeobox domains are likely to play an important role in development and most are known to be sequence-specific DNA-binding transcription factors.