Gamete dimorphism of the isogamous green alga (Chlamydomonas reinhardtii), is regulated by the mating type-determining gene, MID

Abstract

The mating type determining gene, MID, in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii algae governs formation of the α and β mating structures, highlighting a potential genetic basis for mating type- or sex-specific asymmetric positioning of the chlorophyte mating structure.