Concepts of Genetics

William Klug, Michael Cummings (Autoren)

Buch | Hardcover

608 Seiten

1999 | 6th edition
Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company, Subs of Addison Wesley Longman, Inc (Verlag)
978-0-13-081626-9 (ISBN)

Infos

Intended for one- or two-term courses in Genetics in the departments of Biology, Zoology, Agriculture or Health Science. This text helps students connect the science of genetics to the issues of today through thought-provoking applications.

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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.

Inhalt

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.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.2.2000
• Verlagsort: San Francisco
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 282 x 286 mm
• Gewicht: 1955 g
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Genetik / Molekularbiologie
• ISBN-10: 0-13-081626-4 / 0130816264
• ISBN-13: 978-0-13-081626-9 / 9780130816269
• Zustand: Neuware