A protomorphogen, abbreviated PMG, is that component of the cell chromosome that is responsible for the determination of cell characteristics. it is the smallest unit of the cell blueprint assembly. It is the smallest unit of the gene system that guides the cell into its hereditary form as it grows, develops or repairs itself. Without sufficient protomorphogen a cell degenerates, becomes a different type of cell, becomes senile and dies. Standard Process® is the only nutritional supplement company that carries protomorphogen products. It is a patented process.