ISSN:
1573-4927
Keywords:
Drosophila
;
alcohol dehydrogenase
;
temperature
;
adaptation
;
enzyme polymorphism
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The gene products of the two major alleles of alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH-F and ADH-S) have been subjected to kinetic and biochemical analyses over a range of temperatures. Although temperature was found to have a significant effect on both kinetic and biochemical properties ofDrosophila ADH, no significant differential effect was observed between the major ADH allozymes. The results are discussed within the context of the selective maintenance ofAdh polymorphism in natural populations.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00554526
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