The Developmental Genetic Approach Flashcards
1
Q
What is a maternal effect mutation?
A
The mother is homozygous and all progeny have the defect
2
Q
What is a Zygotic effect mutation?
A
One transcribed from the zygotes DNA. The mutation has to be on the individual to show effect. They will be homozygous.
3
Q
Radial migration gives rise to which kind of neurons?
A
Excitatory
4
Q
Tangential migration gives rise to which type of neuron?
A
Inhibitory
5
Q
Noggin, chordin and follostatin all do what?
A
Inhibit BMPs which inhibits the formation of neural tissue
