Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 16 - Regulation of Gene Expression - 16.4 - Epigenetic Changes Regulate Gene Expression - 16.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 353: 1

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A small proportion of the genes in a genome maintain the organism's development. These genes are referred to as the developmental-genetic toolkit, which remains very similar amongst most animal groups.

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A small proportion of the genes in a genome maintain the organism's development. These genes are referred to as the developmental-genetic toolkit, which remains very similar amongst most animal groups.
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