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Galactose induced Balbiani-ring-like structures in chromosomes I and II ofChironomus thummi

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In one strain ofChironomus thummi, galactose feeding of the larvae induced the appearance of 2 Balbiani-ring-like structures on salivary gland chromosomes I and II. This phenomenon may be related to the galactose induction of BR6 inC. pallidivittatus.

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  1. Departamento de Citología, Instituto de Biología Celular (CSIC), Velázquez 144, E-Madrid 6, (Spain)

    M. C. Santa-Cruz (M.C. Santa-Cruz is a member of the Cytology and Histology Department of the University Autónoma, Madrid) & J. L. Díez

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Santa-Cruz, M.C., Díez, J.L. Galactose induced Balbiani-ring-like structures in chromosomes I and II ofChironomus thummi . Experientia 35, 48–50 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01917870

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