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Term:maternal determination of anterior/posterior axis, embryo
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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.
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maternal determination of anterior/posterior axis, embryo + 
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.
zygotic determination of anterior/posterior axis, embryo + 
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