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HOMEOTIC MUTANT [1 record]

Record 1 2012-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
  • Botany
CONT

Compared with the wild-type, homeotic mutants have organs replaced by those of a contrasting identity, thus displaying dramatic yet coordinated changes in their body plans.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
  • Botanique
CONT

On peut donc parler de mutant homéotique puisqu'il y a développement d'un organe normal (une inflorescence) à la place d'un autre organe (une inflorescence à la place d'une fleur).

Spanish

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