(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 Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...
icon
Related questions
Question
100%

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.
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Skeletal structure
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9780134580999
Author:
Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:
PEARSON
Biology 2e
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:
9781947172517
Author:
Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:
OpenStax
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:
9781259398629
Author:
McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:
Mcgraw Hill Education,
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9780815344322
Author:
Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:
9781260159363
Author:
Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9781260231700
Author:
Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:
McGraw Hill Education