Minute mutations of Drosophila melanogaster change aldehyde oxidase and pyridoxal oxidase distribution patterns in imaginal wing discs

Abstract

Aldehyde oxidase (AO) and pyridoxal oxidase (PO) distribution patterns were determined in the imaginal wing discs for a series of strains of Drosophila melanogaster heterozygous for different Minute mutations. The mutant severity ranged from very weak to strong. The results shown an inverse response of AO and PO to the expressivity of the Minute mutation: in weaker Minutes the extent of the AO positive area increases, whereas PO activity disappears. The results are discussed with reference to an impaired protein synthesis in Minutes.