Neurospora an ascomycetes fungus has been used as a biological tool to understand the mechanism of plant genetics much in the same way as Drosophila has been used to study animal genetics. What makes Neurospora so important as a genetic tool?

Open in App

Solution

Neurospora fungus was selected to be a very good tool in genetics because this fungus can be grown easily under laboratory conditions by providing 'minimal medium' like inorganic salts, carbohydrates source and vitamin (biotin).

Also under X-ray treatment, the mutations can be easily introduced in the fungal cells and meiotic division can be easily seen.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. Neurospora is widely used in genetic studies. Pick out the false statement.

Q. Neurospora crassa is widely used in genetical studies because of all the following except one.

Q. Genetic modification (GM) has been used to

Q. Which plant is used as a model system in the study of plant genetics?

Given below are the headlines of popular media articles. Classify them into two sets as the scope of genetic engineering and misuses of genetic engineering.

1. In World War I and II, biological agents were used as means of mass destructions.

2. Five terrible illnesses that genetic engineering could eliminate forever.

3. Genetically modified (GM) crops are influencing genetic diversity.

4. Introduction of several genes into plants by genetic engineering has resulted in increased tolerance to drought, salinity and cold stress.

5. Several animal studies indicate serious health risks associated with genetically modified food.

6. A strain of bacteria, produced by genetic engineering can remove toxic pesticides such as parathion.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program