The control of expression of homeotic genes present in Arabidopsis and Drosophila, by Polycomb genes, which are evolutionary divergent sets of the genes. Introduction: Homeotic genes are the genes that are responsible for the determination of the fate of each cell type for the formation of a specific structure or organ in an adult body. They are the part of the zygotic genes and are expressed at the embryonic stage of the organism’s development. Different sets of these genes control the development and organization of the body plan in both plants and animals, respectively.

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The control of expression of homeotic genes present in Arabidopsis and Drosophila, by Polycomb genes, which are evolutionary divergent sets of the genes.

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Homeotic genes are the genes that are responsible for the determination of the fate of each cell type for the formation of a specific structure or organ in an adult body. They are the part of the zygotic genes and are expressed at the embryonic stage of the organism’s development. Different sets of these genes control the development and organization of the body plan in both plants and animals, respectively.

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