This is a list of gene families or gene complexes, that is sets of genes which occur across a number of different species which often serve similar biological functions. These gene families typically encode functionally related proteins, and sometimes the term gene families is a shorthand for the sets of proteins that the genes encode. They may or may not be physically adjacent on the same chromosome. A gene family is a set of genes defined by presumed homology, i. ... A gene complex is a set of genes that perform similar roles in a biological function. ... In biology, a species is a kind of organism. ... A representation of the 3D structure of myoglobin, showing coloured alpha helices. ... Figure 1: Chromosome. ...
A homeobox is a stretch of DNA sequence found in genes involved in the regulation of the development (morphogenesis) of animals, fungi and plants. ... A neuroblast is a dividing cell that will develop into neurons or glia. ...
The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is a large genomic region or gene family found in most vertebrates containing many genes with important immune system roles. ...
Myosin is a motor protein filament found in muscle tissue. ... Kinesins typically consist of two large globular heads that allow attachment to microtubules, a central coiled region, and a region termed light-chain, which connects the kinesin to the intracellular component to be moved. ... Dynein is a class of protein found in biological cells and is involved in their reproduction. ...
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