The genes that act as the "master switches" for gene cascades are
A) housekeeping genes.
B) homeotic genes.
C) genes in introns.
D) spacer genes.

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Homeotic genes, also known as selector genes, are responsible for controlling the development of body structures in multicellular organisms. They essentially act as master switches that turn on and off cascades of downstream genes that control the formation of different body segments and structures.

The Genes That Act as the "Master Switches" for Gene