Mitochondrial tRNA gene translocations in highly eusocial bees
Genet. mol. biol
;
29(3): 572-575, 2006. ilus
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ABSTRACT
Mitochondrial gene rearrangement events, especially involving tRNA genes, have been described more frequently as more complete mitochondrial genome sequences are becoming available. In the present work, we analyzed mitochondrial tRNA gene rearrangements between two bee species belonging to the tribes Apini and Meliponini within the "corbiculate Apidae". Eleven tRNA genes are in different genome positions or strands. The molecular events responsible for each translocation are explained. Considering the high number of rearrangements observed, the data presented here contradict the general rule of high gene order conservation among closely related organisms, and also represent a powerful molecular tool to help solve questions about phylogeny and evolution in bees.
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Main subject:
Bees
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DNA, Mitochondrial
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RNA, Transfer
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Genet. mol. biol
Journal subject:
Genetics
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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