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. 1971 Jun;68(6):1095–1097. doi: 10.1073/pnas.68.6.1095

Induction of Translocations in Mature Drosophila Oocytes Over a Dose Range of 10-500 Roentgens of X-Rays

S Abrahamson 1,2, P Gullifor 1,2, E Sabol 1,2, J Voigtlander 1,2
PMCID: PMC389126  PMID: 5288360

Abstract

Data are presented that demonstrate that a dose of 10 R of x-rays to mature oocytes in Drosophila causes a significant increase, more than double the spontaneous frequency, of inherited translocations. The dose-frequency relationship appears to fit best a linear response between 10 and 50 R. From 50 to 500 R, the frequency of rearrangements increases at the conventional dose 3/2 relationship.

Keywords: stage-14 oocyte, radiation damage

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