The Genome Age: The Genetics of PTC Tasting
Explore the molecular genetic basis of PTC tasting. An assay for a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) that predicts the ability to taste the bitter compound phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) is introduced to educators and students. This experiment links genotype to phenotype and puts a contemporary spin on an old standby of classic genetics. The History of PTC […]