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Distribution of red cell potassium and evidence of its genetic control in buffaloes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

B. P. Sengupta
B. P. Sengupta
Affiliation:
Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, U.P. College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Mathura, India
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Summary

Distribution of red cell potassium in buffaloes and its possible genetic control was investigated. The mean values of red cell K+ varied between 37 and 41 m-equiv/l in LK type animals and between 87 and 91 m-equiv/l in the HK type. Red cell K+ concentration within individual animals of either LK or HK type was fairly stable over successive samplings, whereas the same values among animals within a type varied rather widely. The inheritance of red cell K+ type in buffaloes appeared to be controlled by a single pair of genes. HK animals were homozygous for the recessive allele while LK animals represented the heterozygotes and also the homozygotes for the other allele. In addition, there was indication that the gene responsible for LK phenotypes might not be completely dominant over the recessive allele. The three populations of buffaloes examined were found to be in genetic equilibrium in respect of red cell K+ polymorphism. HK animals predominated in both the breeds, the frequency of the recessive gene (h) being 0·78 and 0·74 for the Murrah and Bhadawari breeds respectively.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 82 , Issue 3 , June 1974 , pp. 559 - 561
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1974

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