Open AccessAutonomous variability: phenomenon and possible mechanisms
Author(s) -
Oleg N Tikhodeyev,
Tatyana V Zhurina
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
èkologičeskaâ genetika
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.148
H-Index - 3
eISSN - 2411-9202
pISSN - 1811-0932
DOI - 10.17816/ecogen223-10
Subject(s) - variation (astronomy) , evolutionary biology , genetic variation , biology , phenomenon , biological system , genetics , physics , gene , quantum mechanics , astrophysics
The present paper is devoted to autonomous variation. It is shown that such type of variation is determined by entirely stochastic molecular processes. Therefore it can't be reduced to other types of variation that depend on some differences in genetic material, developmental stage or environmental influences. Certain examples of autonomous variation in plants and animals are observed. The possible mechanisms of this variation are discussed.