Question

What do HOX genes do?

Answer 1

They control what atomic structures develop where in the body of humans.

Explanation:

HOX genes is the term for homeobox genes (sometimes called homeotic genes) in humans. These homeobox genes are a group of very conserved genes among organisms as well as plants.

The HOX genes determine the basic body plan of humans during development. It determines the axes (front-back, top-bottom) and what anatomical structures grow where.

You can read more information about the function of HOX genes in the answers to the following questions on this website:

• How do hox genes affect evolution?
• Why are homeotic genes referred to as master switches?