Genes with altered expression in dek44 kernels. A, The most significantly related GO terms of the 2,517 functionally annotated DEGs. The significance and number of genes classified within each GO term are shown. B, RT-qPCR analysis of nuclear genome-encoded genes associated with mitochondrial ETC function. Ubiquitin was used as an internal control. Values are means with se, n = 6 individuals (***, P < 0.001 and **, P < 0.01, Student’s t test). C, RT-qPCR analysis of mitochondrial genome-encoded genes associated with mitochondrial ETC function. Ubiquitin was used as an internal control. Values are means with se, n = 6 individuals (***, P < 0.001 and **, P < 0.01, Student’s t test). WT, Wild type.