These genes form gradients and help establish the axes and other features of an embryo:
A)homeotic genes
B)segmentation genes
C)egg-polarity genes
D)morphogens
E)inducers

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Morphogens are signaling molecules that form concentration gradients during development and can help establish the axes and other features of an embryo. Homeotic genes are involved in determining the identity of body segments, while segmentation genes help establish the boundaries and segments of the developing embryo. Egg-polarity genes are involved in setting up the initial polarity of the egg cell. Inducers are molecules that induce or promote the development of particular cell types, but they do not necessarily form gradients.

These Genes Form Gradients and Help Establish the Axes and Other