Molecular cytogenetic assessments of chromosomal evolution and genome organization within the Bovidae /

assessments of genic homology. All five probes localized to

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Skirpstunas, Peter, 1969-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Description
Summary:assessments of genic homology. All five probes localized to
bovine satellite DNA family probes and one telomeric probe
chromosomal homologies based on similar banding patterns.
correlation between banding and genic homology for these
distribution, which were indicative of interspecific
Flourescence in situ hybridization (FISH) was utilized to
fusions in bovid evolution.
hybridization, which supports the involvement of chromosomal
Localization of these probes by FISH tested the validity of
localize five bovine DNA probes previously mapped in cattle,
loci. Similar FISH techniques were used to hybridize five
of bovid comparative chromosomal evolution and organization.
reorganization. The telomere probe showed centromeric
Slight differences were noted in hybridization intensity and
their predicted interspecific homologs, verifying a
These species were selected on the basis of proposed
to a distantly related bovid. This expanded our knowledge
to chromosomes of four additional diverse bovid species.
using interspecific band-based chromosome homologies as
Item Description:"Major subject: Genetics".
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 60 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.