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Principles of Genetics is one of the most popular texts in use for the introductory course. It opens a window on the rapidly advancing science of genetics by showing exactly how genetics is done. Throughout, the authors incorporate a human emphasis and highlight the role of geneticists to keep students interested and motivated. The seventh edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest developments in the field of genetics. Principles of Genetics continues to educate today's students for tomorrow's science by focusing on features that aid in content comprehension and application.

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Author:   D. Peter Snustad ,  Michael J. Simmons
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   7th Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.00cm
Weight:   0.666kg
ISBN:  

9781118875896

ISBN 10:   1118875893
Pages:   648
Publication Date:   19 November 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Loose-leaf
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Science of Genetics The Personal Genome An Invitation Three Great Milestones in Genetics DNA as the Genetic Material Genetics and Evolution Levels of Genetic analysis Genetics in the World: applications of Genetics to human Endeavors Chapter 2 Cellular Reproduction Cells and Chromosomes Mitosis Meiosis Life Cycles of Some Model Genetic Organisms Chapter 3 Mendelism The Basic Principles of Inheritance Mendel's Study of heredity Applications of Mendel's principles Testing Genetic hypotheses Mendelian principles in human Genetics Chapter 4 Extensions of Mendelism Allelic Variation and Gene Function Gene Action: From Genotype to Phenotype Inbreeding: Another Look at Pedigrees Chapter 5 The Chromosomal Basis of Mendelism Chromosomes The Chromosome Theory of Heredity Sex-Linked Genes in Humans Sex Chromosomes and Sex Determination Dosage Compensation of X-Linked Genes Chapter 6 Variation in Chromosome Number and Structure Cytological Techniques Polyploidy Aneuploidy Rearrangements of Chromosome Structure Chapter 7 Linkage, Crossing Over, and Chromosome Mapping in Eukaryotes Linkage, Recombination, and Crossing Over Chromosome Mapping Cytogenetic Mapping Linkage Analysis in Humans Recombination and Evolution Chapter 8 The Genetics of Bacteria and Their Viruses Viruses and Bacteria in Genetics The Genetics of Viruses The Genetics of Bacteria Mechanisms of Genetic Exchange in Bacteria Chapter 9 DNA and the Molecular Structure of Chromosomes Proof That Genetic Information Is Stored in DNA and RNA The Structures of DNA and RNA Chromosome Structure in Viruses and Prokaryotes Chromosome Structure in Eukaryotes Special Features of Eukaryotic Chromosomes Chapter 10 Replication of DNA and Chromosomes Basic Features of DNA Replication In Vivo DNA Replication in Prokaryotes Unique Aspects of Eukaryotic Chromosome Replication Chapter 11 Transcription and RNA Processing Transfer of Genetic Information: The Central Dogma The Process of Gene Expression Transcription in Prokaryotes Transcription and RNA Processing in Eukaryotes Interrupted Genes in Eukaryotes: Exons and Introns Removal of Intron Sequences by RNA Splicing Chapter 12 Translation and the Genetic Code Protein Structure Genes Encode Polypeptides The Components of Polypeptide Synthesis The Process of Polypeptide Synthesis The Genetic Code Codon-tRNA Interactions Chapter 13 Mutation, DNA Repair, and Recombination Mutation The Molecular Basis of Mutation Mutagenesis Complementation Test DNA Repair Mechanisms DNA Recombination Mechanisms Chapter 14 The Techniques of Molecular Genetics Basic Techniques Used to Identify, Amplify, and Clone Genes DNA CLONING: AN OVERVIEW Construction and Screening of DNA Libraries The Molecular Analysis of DNA, RNA, and Protein The Molecular Analysis of Genes and Chromosomes Chapter 15 Genomics Genomics: An Overview Correlated Genetic, Cytological, and Physical Maps of Chromosomes The Human Genome Project RNA and Protein Assays of Genome Functions Genome Diversity and Evolution Chapter 16 Applications of Molecular Genetics Use of Recombinant DNA Technology to Identify Human Genes and Diagnose Genetic Diseases Human Gene Therapy DNA Profiling Production of Eukaryotic Proteins in Bacteria Transgenic Animals and Plants Processes by Inhibiting Gene Expression Genome Engineering Chapter 17 Regulation of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes Strategies for Regulating Genes in Prokaryotes Constitutive, Inducible, and Repressible Gene Expression Positive and Negative Control of Gene Expression Operons: Coordinately Regulated Units of Gene Expression The lactose operon in E. coli: Induction and Catabolite Repression The Tryptophan Operon in E. coli: Repression and Attenuation Posttranscriptional Regulation of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes Chapter 18 Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes Ways of Regulating Eukaryotic Gene Expression: An Overview Environmental and Biological Factors Molecular Control of Transcription in Eukaryotes Gene Expression and Chromatin Organization Activation and Inactivation of Whole Chromosomes Chapter 19 Inheritance of Complex Traits Complex Traits Statistics of Quantitative Genetics Statistical Analysis of Quantitative Traits Molecular Analysis of Complex Traits Correlations between Relatives Quantitative Genetics of Human Behavioral Traits Chapter 20 Population Genetics The Theory of Allele Frequencies Natural Selection Random Genetic Drift Populations in Genetic Equilibrium Chapter 21 (Online) Transposable Genetic Elements Transposable Elements: An Overview Transposable Elements in Bacteria Cut-and-Paste Transposons in Eukaryotes Transposon Activity in Maize Retroviruses and Retrotransposons Transposable Elements in Humans The Genetic and Evolutionary Significance of Transposable Elements Chapter 22 (Online) The Genetic Control of Animal Development A Genetic Perspective on Development Maternal Gene Activity in Development Zygotic Gene Activity in Development Genetic Analysis of Development in Vertebrates Chapter 23 (Online) The Genetic Basis of Cancer Cancer: A Genetic Disease Oncogenes Tumor Suppressor Genes Genetic Pathways to Cancer Chapter 24 (Online) Evolutionary Genetics The Emergence of Evolutionary Theory Genetic Variation in Natural Populations Molecular Evolution Speciation Human Evolution Appendices Appendix A: The Rules of Probability Appendix B: Binomial Probabilities Appendix C: Evolutionary Rates Answers to Odd-Numbered Questions and Problems Glossary Index

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