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Molecular Basis for
Relationship between Genotype and Phenotype
genotype
DNA
DNA sequence
transcription
RNA
translation
protein
function
phenotype
organism
amino acid
sequence
The Ames Test Reveals Mutagenic Compounds
Strain 1 - frameshift mutation
Strain 2 - base substitution
Ames Test Results1
Revertant colonies per culture plate.
Treatment
Control
diethyl sulfate*
ICR-191**
TA1575
TA1578
11
25
14,700
0
13
450
TA1575 : his base substitution mutant
TA1578 : his frameshift mutant
*
**
Highly toxic alkylating agent, occurs as colorless liquid with peppermint odor
Acridine, colorless solid intercalating agent, known carcinogen
1
McCann et al., 1975. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 72 979-983.
Molecular Basis for
Relationship between Genotype and Phenotype
genotype
DNA
DNA sequence
transcription
RNA
translation
protein
function
phenotype
organism
amino acid
sequence
Diploid Life Cycle
vs.
Haploid Life Cycle
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