Analyzing the mosaic structure of genes

Analyzing the mosaic structure of genes

Some genes in prokaryotes consist of a mosaic of regions derived from different ancestors by horizontal gene transfer. A method is described for demonstrating the statistical significance of such mosaic structure and for locating the crossover points separating different regions.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of molecular evolution 1992-02, Vol.34 (2), p.126-129
1. Verfasser: MAYNARD SMITH, J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biological and medical sciences
Biological evolution
Chi-Square Distribution
Crossing Over, Genetic
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Genes, Bacterial
Genetics of eukaryotes. Biological and molecular evolution
Mosaicism - genetics
Streptococcus
Transformation, Bacterial
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Zusammenfassung:Some genes in prokaryotes consist of a mosaic of regions derived from different ancestors by horizontal gene transfer. A method is described for demonstrating the statistical significance of such mosaic structure and for locating the crossover points separating different regions.
ISSN:0022-2844
1432-1432
DOI:10.1007/BF00182389