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GO: Biological Process

maternal determination of anterior/posterior axis, embryo

Term ID
GO:0008358
Synonyms
Definition
The specification of the anterior/posterior axis of the embryo by gradients of maternally-transcribed gene products; exemplified in insects by the morphogens, bicoid and nanos. (2)
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Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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