What are the function of isozyme laboratory?

Answer 1

The Isozyme Laboratory performs electrophoretic analyses of genetically conditioned enzyme variation by separating multiple forms of enzymes in a solid matrix. Electrophoresis is a biochemical technique that facilitates the detection of genetic variation within and among populations, the identification of plant clones, hybrids and their distribution in an area, and studies of evolutionary dynamics in natural plant populations as well as plant mating systems and genetic diversity in rare or invasive species.

Answer 2

Isozyme analysis in a laboratory is used to differentiate between different forms of an enzyme produced by different genes or during different stages of development. It can help in studying genetic variations within a species, identifying species, understanding evolutionary relationships, and monitoring environmental stress effects on plants or animals. This technique is particularly useful in fields like genetics, taxonomy, and ecology.