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The Role of Y Chromosome Genes in Male Fertility in Drosophila melanogaster.
Genetics - 1 Jul 2020
Zhang Jiaying, Luo Junjie, Chen Jieyan, Dai Junbiao, Montell Craig
Abstract excerpt
The Y chromosome of Drosophila melanogaster is pivotal for male fertility. Yet, only 16 protein-coding genes reside on this chromosome. The Y chromosome is comprised primarily of heterochromatic sequences, including DNA repeats and satellite DNA, and most of the Y chromosome is still missing from the genome sequence. Furthermore, the functions of the majority of genes on the Y chromosome remain elusive. Through...
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