Table 1.
Growth measurements of mutant (Thp) and normal embryos
| Measurement | Thp (no.) | Normal | Thp/normal ratio, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wet weight, mg | |||
| e12.5 | 104 ± 6 (13) | 86 ± 6 (11) | 120∗ |
| e13.5 | 184 ± 31 (8) | 132 ± 15 (8) | 140∗ |
| e14.5 | 345 ± 41 (17) | 252 ± 30 (16) | 137∗ |
| e15.5 | 556 ± 30 (8) | 402 ± 26 (8) | 138∗ |
| Dry weight, mg | |||
| e12.5 | 9 ± 1 (13) | 8 ± 1 (11) | 118∗ |
| e13.5 | 18 ± 2 (8) | 14 ± 2 (8) | 133∗ |
| e14.5 | 34 ± 5 (17) | 27 ± 5 (16) | 124∗ |
| e15.5 | 57 ± 6 (8) | 45 ± 3 (8) | 125∗ |
| Water content† | |||
| e12.5 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 101 |
| e13.5 | 9.4 | 8.4 | 112∗ |
| e14.5 | 9.1 | 8.3 | 109∗ |
| e15.5 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 111∗ |
*
Statistically significant difference between Thp and normal embryo (Student's t test, P < 0.05). Mean values ± SEM were calculated from measurements of the number of embryos (shown in parentheses).
† Water content per unit dry weight = (wet weight − dry weight)/dry weight.