MUTAGENIC EFFECT OF C$sup 14$ AND H$sup 3$ LA-BELLED DNA PRECURSORS INJECTED INTO DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER MALES

Journal Article · Sat Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1962 · Canadian Journal of Genetics and Cytology (Canada)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1139/g62-054· OSTI ID:4712535

Stroemnaes, O

Four groups of Drosophila melanogaster males were injected with C/sup 14/ and H/sup 3/ labeled DNA precursors. In one group the males were injected as larvae. In three other groups and in a control group all males were injected 6 to 24 hours after emergence from the pupal case. In the control group a nonlabeled DNA precursor was used. Dominant lethals measured as the frequency of non-hatched eggs seemed not to be induced by the amount of radioactivity used, There was, however, a significant increase in the frequency of sex-linked recessive lethals. There are indications that the highest frequency of lethals are induced in the sperm that are available for insemination 12 to 13 days after injection. (P.C.H.)

• Research Organization: Univ. of Oslo
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-17-010401
• OSTI ID: 4712535
• Journal Information: Canadian Journal of Genetics and Cytology (Canada), Journal Name: Canadian Journal of Genetics and Cytology (Canada) Vol. Vol: 4; ISSN CNJGA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

AGE
BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
CARBON 14
DROSOPHILA
DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER
EGGS
INSECTS
LARVAE
MUTATIONS
NUCLEIC ACIDS
PUPAE
RADIATION EFFECTS
REPRODUCTION
TRACER TECHNIQUES
TRITIUM