what are homeotic genes and homeobox sequences
The Homeobox is a coding sequence within homeotic genes which contains 180 base-pair sequences, codes for 60 amino acid polypeptide Encodes homeodomain for DNA binding. Homeotic genes encode homeotic proteins that function as transcription factors which switch on other genes.ithorax gene complex (3 homeobox genes affecting thoracic development). Normal â wings on 2nd thoracic segment and 2 halteres on 3rd thoracic segment (far left photo, halteres in white). Mutant â 3rd segment has wings so 2 sets of wings and no halteres.