The Stability of Broken Ends of Chromosomes in Zea Mays

The Stability of Broken Ends of Chromosomes in Zea Mays

Contributor(s):
Genetics
McClintock, Barbara, 1902-1992
Publication:
Genetics Society of America, March 1941
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Chromosome Breakage
Zea mays
Crossing Over, Genetic
Meiosis
Mitosis
Chromatids
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
This article constitutes part of McClintock's larger body of work on ring chromosomes in which she found that the chromatid breakage-fusion-bridge (BFB) cycle occurred only in the germ cells and endosperm, while the chromosome BFB continued in the sporophyte, which meant that she could selectively produce persistent variegation in plant tissues.
Copyright:
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Extent:
49 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584613X15 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
LLBBBS
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584613X15
Archival Collection:
The Barbara McClintock Papers (Profiles in Science)