Abstract
Autonomous cell specification is a form of specification in
which the developing cell is able to differentiate (express proteins typical
of the mature cell) without receiving external signals. This is possible when
cytoplasmic determinants (the cytoplasmic regulatory factors necessary for
specification) are partitioned into the cell during cleavage.
Autonomous cell specification is a form of specification in which the developing cell is able to differentiate (express proteins typical of the mature cell) without receiving external signals. This is possible when cytoplasmic determinants (the cytoplasmic regulatory factors necessary for specification) are partitioned into the cell during cleavage.