Describe How Maternal Effect Genes and Segmentation Genes Work Together

question 51

Essay

Describe how maternal effect genes and segmentation genes work together in the early embryonic stages of Drosophila .

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Definitions:

Corticosteroids

A group of hormones, including cortisol, released by the adrenal glands at times of stress.

Stress Hormones

Biochemical substances, such as cortisol and adrenaline, that are released in the body's response to stress.

Prolactins

Hormones produced by the pituitary gland that play an essential role in lactation and can affect other functions such as metabolism, immune regulation, and reproduction.

Peptide Hormones

Chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules, regulating bodily functions by interacting with target cells.