(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.

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Explain why the corn kernel in Figure 18.34d is variegated, with some areas colored and some areas lacking pigment

(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.
Transcribed Image Text:(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.
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