The C. elegans srf-6 gene has been shown to control the timing of expression of a surface antigen displayed on the first larval (L1) stage. To further characterize this gene, chemotaxis of srf-6 mutants to various volatile and non-volatile substances that normally elicit wild-type responses was studied. Results from these assays indicated that srf-6 mutants have defective senses of taste and smell. In addition, the phenotype of a double mutant suggested that another C. elegans gene, tax-4, acts downstream of srf-6 gene in the pathway controlling expression of L1-specific surface antigens.

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Creator

• Phu, David Q.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 00A011M

Advisor

• Politz, Samuel M.

Year

• 2000

Date created

• 2000-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biology & Biotechnology

Rights statement

• In Copyright