Properties of a class of genes required for ray morphogenesis in Caenorhabditis elegans.

doi:10.1093/genetics/126.2.335

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Properties of a class of genes required for ray morphogenesis in Caenorhabditis elegans.

Genetics - 1 Oct 1990

Baird S E, Emmons S W

Abstract excerpt

We have identified eight mutations that define at least five terminal differentiation genes (ram genes) whose products are required during the extension of the male-specific ray sensilla in Caenorhabditis elegans. ram gene mutations result in morphological abnormalities in the sensory rays but do...

Topics

Animals
Caenorhabditis
Cell Differentiation
Chromosome Mapping
Genes
Genetic Complementation Test
Male
Morphogenesis
Mutation
Phenotype
Temperature

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