Definition of homeobox in English:

homeobox

(also homoeobox)

noun ˌhɒmɪə(ʊ)ˈbɒksˌhəʊmɪə(ʊ)ˈbɒksˈhōmēōˌbäks

Genetics

Any of a class of closely similar sequences which occur in various genes and are involved in regulating embryonic development in a wide range of species.
〔遗传〕同源异形框（一种DNA结合区）
as modifier homeobox gene
Example sentencesExamples
- A homeobox gene involved in setting up the mammalian body plan also appears to control grooming behavior in mice.
- He and his group have discovered the homeobox, a DNA segment characteristic for homeotic genes which is not only present in arthropods and their ancestors, but also in vertebrates up to man.
- Black vertical lines indicate the typical homeobox gene family and gray vertical lines the atypical homeobox gene family.
- Comparisons of the roles of homeobox genes in metazoan development are playing a pivotal role in the current resynthesis of developmental and evolutionary biology.
- Because of their fundamental importance in development, homeobox genes are of substantial interest to evolutionary biologists as they may provide key information on the evolution of development.

Origin

1980s: from homeotic (see homeosis) + the noun box¹; first discovered in homeotic genes of Drosophila fruit flies.

Definition of homeobox in US English:

homeobox

nounˈhōmēōˌbäks

Genetics

Any of a class of closely similar sequences which occur in various genes and are involved in regulating embryonic development in a wide range of species.
〔遗传〕同源异形框（一种DNA结合区）
as modifier homeobox gene
Example sentencesExamples
- He and his group have discovered the homeobox, a DNA segment characteristic for homeotic genes which is not only present in arthropods and their ancestors, but also in vertebrates up to man.
- A homeobox gene involved in setting up the mammalian body plan also appears to control grooming behavior in mice.
- Comparisons of the roles of homeobox genes in metazoan development are playing a pivotal role in the current resynthesis of developmental and evolutionary biology.
- Black vertical lines indicate the typical homeobox gene family and gray vertical lines the atypical homeobox gene family.
- Because of their fundamental importance in development, homeobox genes are of substantial interest to evolutionary biologists as they may provide key information on the evolution of development.

Origin

1980s: from homeotic (see homeosis) + the noun box; first discovered in homeotic genes of Drosophila fruit flies.

单词	homeobox
释义	Definition of homeobox in English: homeobox (also homoeobox) noun ˌhɒmɪə(ʊ)ˈbɒksˌhəʊmɪə(ʊ)ˈbɒksˈhōmēōˌbäks Genetics Any of a class of closely similar sequences which occur in various genes and are involved in regulating embryonic development in a wide range of species. 〔遗传〕同源异形框（一种DNA结合区） as modifier homeobox gene Example sentencesExamples A homeobox gene involved in setting up the mammalian body plan also appears to control grooming behavior in mice. He and his group have discovered the homeobox, a DNA segment characteristic for homeotic genes which is not only present in arthropods and their ancestors, but also in vertebrates up to man. Black vertical lines indicate the typical homeobox gene family and gray vertical lines the atypical homeobox gene family. Comparisons of the roles of homeobox genes in metazoan development are playing a pivotal role in the current resynthesis of developmental and evolutionary biology. Because of their fundamental importance in development, homeobox genes are of substantial interest to evolutionary biologists as they may provide key information on the evolution of development. Origin 1980s: from homeotic (see homeosis) + the noun box¹; first discovered in homeotic genes of Drosophila fruit flies. Definition of homeobox in US English: homeobox nounˈhōmēōˌbäks Genetics Any of a class of closely similar sequences which occur in various genes and are involved in regulating embryonic development in a wide range of species. 〔遗传〕同源异形框（一种DNA结合区） as modifier homeobox gene Example sentencesExamples He and his group have discovered the homeobox, a DNA segment characteristic for homeotic genes which is not only present in arthropods and their ancestors, but also in vertebrates up to man. A homeobox gene involved in setting up the mammalian body plan also appears to control grooming behavior in mice. Comparisons of the roles of homeobox genes in metazoan development are playing a pivotal role in the current resynthesis of developmental and evolutionary biology. Black vertical lines indicate the typical homeobox gene family and gray vertical lines the atypical homeobox gene family. Because of their fundamental importance in development, homeobox genes are of substantial interest to evolutionary biologists as they may provide key information on the evolution of development. Origin 1980s: from homeotic (see homeosis) + the noun box; first discovered in homeotic genes of Drosophila fruit flies.
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