Reading Traits in the Corn Genome

Chromosomes, Genes, and Traits
The genes that govern many specific traits have been
identified in the genome of maize (corn) and located
along the plant's ten chromosomes. Just a few of these
genes are shown here, yet they demonstrate how broadly
the gene sequences in DNA affect an organism's appearance
and health.
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Maize Mutants
The genes that govern many specific traits have been identified in the maize
(corn) genome.
In this activity you can explore some of the
genes located on corn's ten chromosomes and see
the effects of those genes.
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