= Hox genes in amphibians and reptiles
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Hox genes are a group of related genes that play a crucial role in the developmental processes of many organisms, including amphibians and reptiles. These genes are part of a larger family known as homeobox genes, which encode for proteins that function as transcription factors regulating the expression of other genes involved in development. \#\#\# Function of Hox Genes: 1. **Body Plan Organization:** Hox genes are responsible for the anterior-posterior (head-to-tail) patterning of the embryo.
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