Essentials of genetics

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Essentials of genetics

William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings, Charlotte A. Spencer ; with contributions by Sarah M. Ward

Pearson/Prentice Hall, c2007

6th ed., Pearson international ed

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First ed.: Macmillan Pub., c1993

Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

For courses in Genetics found in biological sciences, agriculture, forestry, and health sciences Balancing classical and modern genetics, Essentials of Genetics helps students understand basic genetic concepts, apply those concepts to biological problems, and use analytical reasoning to figure out which of many problem-solving techniques apply. This succinct overview offers clear writing and up-to-date coverage of new research that will capture students' interests. Interwoven Experimental discussions and applications illustrate the nature of scientific discovery, helping students connect the science of genetics to the issues of today.

Table of Contents

ESSENTIALS OF GENETICS 6e JAN 2006 1 Introduction to Genetics 2 Mitosis and Meiosis 3 Mendelian Genetics 4 NeoMendelian Genetics 5 Sex Determination and Sex Chromosomes 6 Chromosome Mutations: Variation in Number and Arrangement 7 Linkage and Mapping in Eukaryotes 8 Genetic Analysis and Mapping in Bacteria and Phage 9 DNA Structure and Analysis 10 DNA Replication and Recombination 11 DNA Organization in Chromosomes 12 Genetic Code and Transcription 13 Translation and Proteins 14 Gene Mutation, DNA Repair, and Transposable Elements 15 Regulation of Genetic Expression 16 Regulation of the Cell Cycle and Cancer 17 Recombinant DNA Technology 18 Genomics and Proteomics 19 Applications and Ethics of Biotechnology 20 Genes and Development 21 Quantitative Genetics and Multifactorial Inheritance 22 Population Genetics 23 Evolutionary Genetics 24 Conservation Genetics Glossary / Selected Readings /Answers to Sel Problems Assignments/Responsibilities WSK Ch 2-13, 21, 24, Essays (with CS) MRC Ch 1, 17-18, 20, ,22-23, Glossary CS Ch 14-16, 19, Essays (with WSK)

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  • NCID
    BA82767621
  • ISBN
    • 0132410656
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Upper Saddle River, N.J.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xix, 553, 10, 25, 18, 4, 20 p.
  • Size
    28 cm
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