What is another word for regulatory genes?
Pronunciation: [ɹˌɛɡjuːlˈe͡ɪtəɹˌi d͡ʒˈiːnz] (IPA) 
Regulatory genes are responsible for controlling the expression of other genes in an organism's DNA. Synonyms for regulatory genes include transcription factors, master regulators, gene switches, genetic triggers, and regulatory proteins. These genes play a vital role in regulating cellular processes and developmental pathways, ensuring that genes are expressed at the right time and in the right place. Regulatory genes are essential for proper growth, differentiation, and function of cells and tissues throughout the lifespan of an organism. Research into regulatory genes has led to significant advances in understanding disease mechanisms, and therapeutic approaches targeting regulatory genes hold promise for treating a variety of genetic disorders.
