Linkage relations of dumpy, a recessive mutant on chromosome 13 of the mouse.

doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.jhered.a109526

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Linkage relations of dumpy, a recessive mutant on chromosome 13 of the mouse.

The Journal of heredity - 1 Jan 2000

Hollander W F

Abstract excerpt

A mutant characterized by small size, short snout, short middle and inner metatarsals and hallux, low vigor, and poor reproduction appeared in F2 from a cross of BALB/c in 1965. It proved recessive and was named dumpy, with symbol dpy. After some 10 years of maintenance, the stock showed much imp...

Topics

Animals
Bone Diseases, Developmental
Chromosome Mapping
Crosses, Genetic
Crossing Over, Genetic
Genes, Recessive
Genetic Linkage
Mice
Mice, Mutant Strains
Mutation
Sex Factors

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