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  • 06-17-2009, 09:44 PM
    Sune
    What Do T+ and T- Stand For?
    I've looked everywhere and I can't find the answer to this question!

    I'm sure it's simple to answer and with all the experience on these boards, I bet I'll have an answer in a matter of minutes.
  • 06-17-2009, 11:09 PM
    JimiSnakes
    Re: What Do T+ and T- Stand For?
    Excerpt taken from: ClassReptilia

    Quote:

    Unlike the t-negative albino boas where melanin remains absent throughout their lives, t-positive boas will produce a reduced amount of melanin as they mature. T-positive boas have functional tyrosinase enzymes required to synthesize melanin, but they lack a subsequent enzyme required to complete the melanin-synthesis pathway normally.
    He sums it up nicely. I knew what it was, but I didn't know how to explain it right. Hope this helps.
  • 06-17-2009, 11:35 PM
    sg1trogdor
    Re: What Do T+ and T- Stand For?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JimiSnakes View Post
    Excerpt taken from: ClassReptilia



    He sums it up nicely. I knew what it was, but I didn't know how to explain it right. Hope this helps.

    my head hurts lol. I have always wondered the difference myself. Thanks
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