Genetics: From Genes to Genomes, 5th edition
Genetics: From Genes to Genomes, 5th edition
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780073525310
Author: Leland H. Hartwell, Michael L. Goldberg, Janice A. Fischer, Leroy Hood, Charles F. Aquadro
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 18, Problem 31P
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a.

To determine:

The consequence of the homozygosity for the null allele of the Abd-B gene in terms of segmental transformations.

Introduction:

The mutation is the change in the nucleotide sequence of the gene, which results in either the formation of a defective protein or no protein at all. The mutation can also alter the regulation of certain genes leading to their hyperactivity or hypoactivity. It is different from recombination where gametes from parents are interchanged to produce new zygotes.

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b.

To determine:

The reason due to which segments A5, A6, A7, and A8 are morphologically different.

Introduction:

The homeotic genes that are present in all animals play a significant role in development. These genes are expressed along the anteroposterior axis during the development of the embryo.

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c.

To determine:

The segmental transformation that is expected to be seen in an animal that lacks all three genes.

Introduction:

The genes are the sequence of nucleotides that are present on the chromosomes and encode for a specific protein that plays a crucial role in the functioning of the different processes in an organism. The gene is located at specific gene loci and can be structural or regulatory in nature.

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d.

To determine:

The nature of the mutations in the Contrabithorax region in terms of dominant or recessive mutations.

Introduction:

A specific class of genes called the segmentation genes function in regulating the formation of specific body structures. In order to form a particular body segment, these segmentation genes collaborate sequentially to determine the destiny of a specified region of the body.

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