Biochemical Genetics

, Volume 1, Issue 3, pp 239–247 | Cite as

Isozyme variability in species of the genus Drosophila. III. Qualitative comparison of the esterases of D. aldrichi and D. mulleri

  • F. M. Johnson
  • R. H. Richardson
  • M. P. Kambysellis
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Abstract

Two closely related species, Drosophila aldrichi and D. mulleri, are compared on the basis of their esterase isozyme patterns after starch gel electrophoresis. Comparable esterases between the two species are identified by substrate specificity, inhibition, and enhancement of esterase activity by various agents. The extensive electrophoretic variability of most of the esterases in nature is described and data relating to the inheritance of the various enzyme forms are presented.

Keywords

Starch Related Species Substrate Specificity Esterase Activity Qualitative Comparison 
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© Plenum Publishing Corporation 1968

Authors and Affiliations

  • F. M. Johnson
    • 1
  • R. H. Richardson
    • 1
  • M. P. Kambysellis
    • 1
  1. 1.Genetics Foundation, Department of ZoologyUniversity of TexasAustin

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