Expression of which of the following is responsible for controlling ventral patterning of the central nervous system?
A) Bone morphogenetic protein
B) Retinoic acid
C) Sonic hedgehog
D) Fibroblast growth factor
E) Homeobox genes

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Sonic hedgehog (Shh) is a key signaling molecule that is responsible for controlling ventral patterning of the central nervous system. It plays a crucial role in the development of the ventral neural tube, specifying the identity of neuronal subtypes.

Expression of Which of the Following Is Responsible for Controlling