(d) Genotype Cc C,c/Cc: mosaic (transposition during development) An Ac element produces transposase,. 10.which stimulates further transposition of the Ds element in some cells. Ac Ds Early transposition transposition Late Ac Variegated kemel 1 As Ds transposes, it leaves 12A cell in which Ds has transposed out of the C allele will produce pigment, generating spots of color in an otherwise colorless kernel. the Callele, restoring the alele's function. Conclusion: Variegated corn kemels result from the excision of Ds elements from genes controlling pigment production during development.

(d) Genotype Cc C,c/Cc: mosaic (transposition during development) An Ac element produces transposase,. 10.which stimulates further transposition of the Ds element in some cells. Ac Ds Early transposition transposition Late Ac Variegated kemel 1 As Ds transposes, it leaves 12A cell in which Ds has transposed out of the C allele will produce pigment, generating spots of color in an otherwise colorless kernel. the Callele, restoring the alele's function. Conclusion: Variegated corn kemels result from the excision of Ds elements from genes controlling pigment production during development.

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter6: Cytogenetics: Karyotypes And Chromosome Aberrations

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