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Glossary of Terms

Selectable Markers

ANR1anisomycin resistance
CHX1cycloheximide resistance: Located on Chromosome 1R.
CMP1mitochondrial chloramphenicol resistance: Previously called Cam or CAR.
FAR2-fluoroadenosine resistance
GAL12-deoxygalactose resistance: Galactokinase mutant located on Chromosome 1R.
HGR1hygromycin resistance: Located on Chromosome 1L.
MPR16-methyl purine resistance: Located on Chromosome 2R.
ORY1oryzalin resistance
PMR1paromomycin resistance: Located on Chromosome 1L.
TXS1paclitaxel (taxol) sensitivity: Wild type is resistant.
VBL1vinblastine resistance

Named Genes (TGD Wiki)