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Coincidence, coevolution, or causation? DNA content, cell size, and the C-value enigma.

Authors :
Gregory, T. Ryan
Source :
Biological Reviews. Feb2001, Vol. 76 Issue 1, p65. 37p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 3 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Examines the debate surrounding the C-value enigma in the genome size diversity of organisms. Analysis of the theories for solving the C-value enigma; Discussion on the evidence in favor of a causal connection between DNA content and cell size; Discussion on the evolutionary implications of genome size diversity.

Subjects

Subjects :
*GENOMES
*BIODIVERSITY
*BIOLOGY

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14647931
Volume :
76
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Biological Reviews
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7301594
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S1464793100005595