In Hydra, the gradient of which signaling molecule is primarily responsible for establishing the 'head' organizer at the apical end?
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Correct answer: Wnt signaling
Wnt signaling establishes the head organizer in Hydra, with the highest pathway activity at the hypostome. This morphogen gradient controls axial patterning and is a deeply conserved regulator across the animal kingdom.
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