Sex-determined Genes and Their Homologuous Comparison in Animals

Abstract: Sexual reproduction is by far dominant in the nature. Biologists have spun the theories about it， but there is still no single clear answer. Molecular biology research provides a new insight for the genetic mechanism and the evolution of sexual reproduction. To date， several important genes playing roles in sex determination have been well characterized in model animals including silkworm， fruit fly， mouse and so on. The comparison of these genes will suggest valuable clues for understanding the prevalence and the advantage of sexual reproduction.

CSTR: 32200.14.cjcb.2004.02.0008