Essentials of genetics / 6
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William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings.
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- xviii, 568, [54] pages : color illustrations 28 cm.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
An introduction to genetics -- Mitosis and meiosis -- Mendelian genetics -- Modification of Mendelian ratios -- Sex determination and sex chromosomes -- Quantitative genetics -- Chromosome mutations: variation in number and arrangement -- Linkage and chromosome mapping in eukaryotes -- Mapping in bacteria and bacteriophages -- DNA structure and analysis -- DNA-Replication and synthesis -- Chromosome structure and DNA sequence organization -- The genetic code and transcription -- Translation and proteins -- Gene mutation, DNA repair, and transposable elements -- Regulation of gene expression -- Recombinant DNA technology -- Genomics, bioinformatics, and proteomics -- Applications and ethics of biotechnology -- Genes and development -- The genetic basis of cancer -- Population genetics -- Genetics and evolution -- Conservation genetics.
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Balancing coverage of both classical and modern genetics, this book presents a succinct overview of genetics. Known for a clear writing style, an emphasis on concepts, and thoughtful coverage of all areas of genetics, the authors capture readers' interest with up-to-date coverage of cutting-edge topics and research. The new edition features How Do We Know What We Know? boxes to focus readers on the experimental aspects of genetics. This book covers the latest information on genetics, such as genomics, conservation genetics, sex determination and sex chromosomes, genomics and proteomics,molecular genetics, and population genetics. It will appeal to evolutionarily-oriented professionals in the biological sciences, zoology, agriculture, and health science fields.--pub. desc.