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Breakage of Chromosomes Produced by Ultra-violet Radiation in Drosophila

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IN Drosophila melanogaster, ultra-violet radiation produces genetic mutations, both lethal and visible, among which the frequency of chromosome aberrations is very low1. In this respect, genetic changes induced by ultra-violet radiation resemble spontaneous changes, in striking contrast to those produced by ionizing radiations or, to a lesser degree, by the mustard group of chemicals.

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FABERGÉ, A., MOHLER, J. Breakage of Chromosomes Produced by Ultra-violet Radiation in Drosophila. Nature 169, 278–279 (1952). https://doi.org/10.1038/169278b0

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