Table 9.
Results of analyses of reciprocal cross (maternal and paternal strain effects) on taste solution intakes and preferences of BTBR × NZW F2 mice: interactions of strain of paternal grandmother with sex
| Sex | Paternal Grandmother | Group Size, n | KCl Intake, ml/day | Saccharin Intake, ml/day | Saccharin Preference Score, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | BTBR | 91 | 4.2 ± 0.2 | 7.3 ± 0.3 | 82 ± 2 |
| F | NZW | 205 | 3.4 ± 0.1 | 6.0 ± 0.2 | 77 ± 1 |
| M | BTBR | 116 | 2.6 ± 0.2 | 4.5 ± 0.2 | 75 ± 2 |
| M | NZW | 191 | 2.6 ± 0.1 | 4.8 ± 0.2 | 79 ± 1 |
| Interaction | F(1,595) | 7.08, P= 0.0080 | 11.0, P= 0.0010 | 7.78, P= 0.0055 |