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Summary of the phenotypes observed in flies heterozygous for the Psf2 mutation
| Psf2/+ | |
|---|---|
| Viability | Semi-lethal |
| Mitosis | delayed |
| Mitotic figures | Aberrant and aneuploidy |
| Mitotic chromosome size | longer |
| DNA damage | higher |
| S phase length | normal |
| Ratio of S phase nuclei with euchromatic pattern | higher |
| DNA replication of salivary glands | normal |
| Chromosome compaction of polytene chromosomes | higher |
| Ovary apoptosis | higher |
| Position effect variegation | enhanced |
