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Genetic effects of benzene in Drosophila melanogaster males

Journal Article · · Environ. Mutagen.; (United States)
Benzene is one of the few chemicals which induces chromosomal aberrations but does not induce point mutations. The most sensitive end point in Drosophila, sex-linked recessive lethal mutations, however, has not yet been studied. Information on induction of heritable translocations and crossing-over is also not yet available for this compound in Drosophila. Experiments were therefore undertaken to investigate benzene induced sex-linked recessive lethal mutations, heritable translocations, and crossing-over in Drosophila males.
Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH00016
OSTI ID:
5318633
Journal Information:
Environ. Mutagen.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Mutagen.; (United States) Vol. 5; ISSN ENMUD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English