Concepts of genetics
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Concepts of genetics
Prentice Hall, 2000
6th ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description and Table of Contents
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This book is known for its clear writing style, emphasis on concepts, visual art program and thoughtful coverage of all areas of genetics. KEY TOPICS: All chapters have been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest changes in the field. Some examples include: Genomics, a new unit has been added focusing on this important top topic; Population Genetics and Evolution, coverage now includes a more phylogenetic approach. MARKET: For anyone in biology, zoology, agriculture or health science who are interested in genetics.
Table of Contents
I. HEREDITY AND THE PHENOTYPE.
1. An Introduction to Genetics.
2. Mitosis and Meiosis.
3. Mendelian Genetics.
4. Extensions of Mendelian Genetics.
5. Quantitative Genetics.
6. Linkage, Crossing Over, and Mapping in Eukaryotes.
7. Genetic Recombination and Mapping in Bacteria and Bacteriophages.
8. Extrachromosomal Inheritance.
9. Sex Determination and Sex Chromosomes.
10. Chromosome Mutations: Variations in Chromosome Number and Arrangement.
II. MOLECULAR BASIS OF HEREDITY.
11. DNA Structure and Analysis.
12. DNA Replication and Recombination.
13. The Genetic Code and Transcription.
14. Translation and Proteins.
15. Regulation of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes.
16. Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes.
17. Gene Mutation, DNA Repair, and Transposable Elements.
III. GENOMICS.
18. Construction and Analysis of DNA Clones.
19. Chromosome Structure and DNA Sequence Organization.
20. Organization of Genes in Chromosomes.
21. Applications and Ethics of Genetic Technology.
IV. GENETICS OF ORGANISMS AND POPULATIONS.
22. Developmental Genetics.
23. Genetics and Cancer.
24. Genetics and Behavior.
25. Population Genetics.
26. Genetics and Evolution.
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