DOSE DEPENDENCE OF DOMINANT LETHAL MUTATION FREQUENCY IN SPERMATIDS OF DROSOPHILA IRRADIATED WITH FAST NEUTRONS

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1962 · Radiobiologiya (U.S.S.R.) For English translation see Radiobiology (Engl. Transl.)

OSTI ID:4780283

Abeleva, E A; Lapkin, U A

The appearance of dominant lethal mutations in Drosophila sperma after fast neutron doses of 600to 2400 r is directly proportional to the dose. The dose relation in spermatids exposed to gamma radiation and fast neutrons for dominant and recessive lethal mutations is quite similar. The relative biological efficiency of neutrons is 3 times higher than for gamma radiation in sperma, while in spermatids it is only 1.5 times higher. The sensitivity of sperma and spermatids to fast neutrons is very similar to that of spermatids. (R.V.J.)

• Research Organization: Inst. of Biological Physics, USSR
• NSA Number: NSA-16-028817
• OSTI ID: 4780283
• Journal Information: Radiobiologiya (U.S.S.R.) For English translation see Radiobiology (Engl. Transl.), Vol. Vol: 2; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-62
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: Russian

Related Subjects

BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
ANIMAL CELLS
DROSOPHILA
FAST NEUTRONS
GAMMA RADIATION
GENETICS
GONADS
INSECTS
MUTATIONS
RADIATION DOSES
RADIOSENSITIVITY