TASK 4: The Zebrafish Information Network

The Zebrafish Information Network (www.zfin.org) is a database that stores data from zebrafish research. Using the search bar, you can research specific mutations to find more information.

Question 4. Pigmentation gene mutation  [2 marks].

In task 3, you phenotyped the pigment mutants.  What is the full name of the gene responsible (i.e. the affected gene) for the nacre mutation? (Hint: search for nacre and look at first result under gene/transcript.)  What is the function of this gene?  

[2 marks]