ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Actinomycin
;
Allomyces
;
Gametogenesis
;
Nuclear Cap
;
Polyribosomes
;
RNA Synthesis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Synchronous gametogenesis in the water mold Allomyces arbuscula is blocked by actinomycin D added at the onset of the process. Formation of the male gametangium can be selectively inhibited by administering actinomycin one hr after the induction of gametogenesis. The polyribosome pattern obtained after density gradient centrifugation remains virtually unchanged throughout gametogenesis until a stage immediately preceding maturation of the gametes. When ribosomes from gametes and swarming zygotes are analyzed on gradients, some RNase-sensitive material is found to band in the heavier portion of the gradient. Its presence suggests that some messenger RNA associated with ribosomes is conserved in the swarming cells. During gametogenesis RNA is de novo synthesized and becomes associated with the polyribosomes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00428355
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