Mitochondrial DNA of the Thatching Ant, Formica obscuripes
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Authors
Park, Gregory
Advisor
John Addis
Art Westwell
Fr. Jerry Lowney
Art Westwell
Fr. Jerry Lowney
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Date of Issue
1996-04-01
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Title
Mitochondrial DNA of the Thatching Ant, Formica obscuripes
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thesis
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Abstract
In a continuing attempt to purify mitochondrial DNA from the thatching ant, modifications were made to a previously developed extraction procedure. Although mitochondria were highly enriched in a subcellular fraction derived from the heads of the ants, when DNA purified from the fraction by an alkaline lysis procedure was electrophoresed, inconsistent results were obtained. Bands in the gel show a molecule larger than 22 kilobase pairs, which is not expected of mtDNA.
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Degree Awarded
Bachelor's
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Spring
Department
Life & Environmental Sciences