Question

Explain the terms introduced by Seymour Benzer in the modern concept of gene.

Answer 1

The modern concept of gene revolves around the terms and how the genetic making is undertaken. Before that, we should know, What is gene? Who gave this concept?

A gene is a sequence of DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid made up of nucleotides which is perfectly able to synthesize a particular type of protein. The modern concept of gene was given, originally, by, $\textbf{Seymour Benzer}$ in around the year of 1955. According to this modern gene concept, gene is a segment of DNA which is itself capable of inheritance and expression of a specific character or a trait.

The terms explained by Seymour Benzer are as follows:

1) The terms which were introduced by Seymour Benzer are cistron, muton and recon.

2) Cistron: Cistron is the unit of a function. It is a part of DNA specifically which is equal and responsible units own role for the expression of a particular trait or a character. The Cistron is particularly possessive about the information given for the synthesis of a particular protein or RNA (Ribonucleic acid). There are several reported base pairs (or bp) in the cistron.

3) Muton: Muton is the specific unit for mutation. There are few nucleotides present in the muton. This segment are responsible for undergoing mutation.

4) Recon: Recon is the unit of recombination of a DNA or an RNA.