Publication Date

1-1-1993

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Nadler, Steve

Degree Name

B.S. (Bachelor of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Biological Sciences

Abstract

The objective of this research is to characterize the genetic differentiation of several midwestern geographic populations of Ascaris suum. and to understand if this genetic variation is due to gene flow resulting from the transport of pigs or if, instead, isolated "island" populations undergo independent differentiation. The method of data acquisition was Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) fingerprinting. With this method, an oligonucleotide primer is used to amplify regions of genomic DNA; the amplified products are separated by agarose gel electrophoresis and visualized by staining. The polymorphisms were scored and analyzed using the Hardy-Weinberg equation and F statistics. The data indicates that there is great genetic differentiation and therefore little gene flow among the seven A. suum populations. Further research with the use of isozyme and RFLP techniques and larger population sizes will allow for more complete analysis of the genetic variability.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references.

Extent

7 pages, 5 unnumbered pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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In Copyright

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