2. The oskar MRNA is localized in a pre-cellular embryo for future tail development (see Figure A below). Posterior pole Anterior pole (future head) |(future tail) oskar MRNA Figure A Figure B

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2. The oskar MRNA is localized in a pre-cellular
embryo for future tail development (see Figure A
below).
Anterior pole
(future head)
Posterior pole
(future tail)
oskar mRNA
Figure A
Figure B
a). What technique would you use to visualize oskar
MRNA localization ?
b). Propose a mutation that could cause the oskar
MRNA to be incorrectly localized as shown in Figure B.
Explain your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:2. The oskar MRNA is localized in a pre-cellular embryo for future tail development (see Figure A below). Anterior pole (future head) Posterior pole (future tail) oskar mRNA Figure A Figure B a). What technique would you use to visualize oskar MRNA localization ? b). Propose a mutation that could cause the oskar MRNA to be incorrectly localized as shown in Figure B. Explain your answer.
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