A model for spontaneous mutation in Drosophila caused by transposing elements
- 1 December 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Heredity
- Vol. 47 (3) , 327-335
- https://doi.org/10.1038/hdy.1981.95
Abstract
Transposing genetic elements make up a significant proportion of the DNA of at least some eukaryotes. One of the potential side effects of transposition is a high rate of apparently spontaneous mutation. In this paper we consider some of the evolutionary strategies that might be involved in the suppression of transposition, and we outline a model for the control of spontaneous mutation in terms of the regulation of transposition. Specific predictions are based upon the well-characterized genetics of the mutator system associated with hybrid dysgenesis in Drosophila melanogaster, which has many parallels with the expected behaviour of transposing elements.Keywords
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