Table 2. R7 Photoreceptor Opsin Expression in Different Genetic Backgrounds.
| Strain # | Genotype Brief description | Rh3% (n) | Statistical Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | w1118 Control | 35.5 (363) | |
| 2 | w1118; P{w+mW.hs = sevEP-GAL4.B}7 / + {sevEP-GAL4} driver line | 35.1 (427) | NSDF #1 |
| 3 | w1118 / w*; P{w+mC = UAS-ss.A5}A1 / + {UAS-ss} responder line | 45.0 (329) | SDF #1 P = 0.01 |
| 4 | w1118/ w*; P{w+mW.hs = sevEP-GAL4.B}7 / P{w+mC = UAS-ss.A5}A1 {sevEP-GAL4} driving {UAS-ss} expression | 51.9 (391) | NSDF #3 |
| 5 | w1118 / Y (♂) Control | 30.6 (214) | NSDF #1 |
| 6 | w1118 / Y; ssD115.7 / + (♂) ss heterozygote | 36.2 (472) | NSDF #5 |
Statistical comparisons of strains were carried out as described in the Methods; Percent of Rh3 expressing R7 cells (Rh3%), n= the number of ommatidia counted. As indicated, the observed percentages were Not Significantly Different From (NSDF, P ≥ 0.05) or Significantly Different From (SDF) the strain indicated, at the p value shown by a two tailed test. Tested animals were female unless otherwise indicated.