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Esterase polymorphism in a population ofZaprionus paravittiger

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Esterase isozyme variation inZaprionus paravittiger is controlled by multiple alleles at 2 autosomal loci (Est-1 and Est-3). Est-1 codes for dimeric esterases while Est-3 codes for monomeric esterases. The degree and pattern of esterase polymorphism have been described.

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  1. Department of Biology, Guru Nanak Dev University, 143005, Amritsar, India

    R. Parkash

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Parkash, R. Esterase polymorphism in a population ofZaprionus paravittiger. Experientia 36, 1164–1165 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01976102

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