ISSN:
1432-1432
Keywords:
Key words: Aphid — 28S rRNA — Secondary structure model — G + C content — Variable region — Divergent evolution
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract. Determination of the entire nucleotide sequence of the aphid 28S ribosomal RNA gene (28S rDNA) revealed that it is 4,147 bp in length with a G + C content of 60.3%. Based on the nucleotide sequence, we constructed a presumed secondary-structure model of the aphid 28S rRNA which indicated that the aphid 28S rRNA is characterized by the length and high G + C content of its variable regions. The G + C content of the aphid's variable regions was much higher than that of the entire sequence of the 28S rRNA, which formed a striking contrast to those of Drosophila with the G + C content much lower than the entire 28S molecule. In this respect, the aphid 28S rRNA somewhat resembled those of vertebrates. This is the third report of a complete large-subunit rRNA sequence from an arthropod, and the first 28S rRNA sequence for a nondipterous insect.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/PL00006108
