Life: The Science of Biology
Life: The Science of Biology
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ISBN: 9781319010164
Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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A genetic screening to identify the phyC –deficient mutants and the type of phenotypes examined for this screening.

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It is given in the experiment that the plants in which the gene for phy C was overexpressed shows an increase in the leaf area relative to the wild type.

Table: Phtochromes phyA, phyB, phyC, and phyD were separately overexpressed in Arabidopsis, and 18-day-old seedlings were examined with regard to leaf area.

Gene expression Leaf area (mm2)
Wild-type 22
phyA overexpressed 21
phyB overexpressed 21
phyC overexpressed 31
phyD overexpressed 22

Introduction:

The genetic screen is an important technique that can be used to identify certain genes involved in a particular function. It is an experimental technique in which individuals that possess a certain type of phenotype are identified from a mutagenized population. Genetic screens are helpful in studying functions of genes of interest.

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