Genes, Mating Type, Fungal

**Definition:** Fungal genes that mostly encode TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS. In some FUNGI they also encode PHEROMONES and PHEROMONE RECEPTORS. The transcription factors control expression of specific proteins that give a cell its mating identity. Opposite mating type identities are required for mating.

**Tree numbers:** - G05.360.340.024.340.364.500.089 - G05.360.340.358.024.500.089 - G05.360.340.358.365.500.089

**Synonyms:** - Genes, Fungal Mating Type - Fungal Mating-Type Genes