Genetics - Analysis and Principles 3rd Edition by Robert Brooker

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In the data of Figure 19.9, is the solid red phenotype due to chromosome breakage or due to the excision of a TE and chromosomal rejoining Explain how you have arrived at your conclusion.
FIGURE 19.9 Evidence for transposable elements in corn.
Starting material: The plant contributing the female gamete was homozygous for a chromosome carrying c sh Wx. The male pollen of the corn plant was homozygous for a chromosome in which the Ds element had moved into the C gene: CDsC Sh wx.