Human Genetics

Ricki Lewis (Autor)

Media-Kombination

448 Seiten

2000 | International student edition
McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
9780071182393 (ISBN)

Infos

This work helps to make human genetics come alive through real-life examples and stories. It is designed for the non-science major taking an introductory level course.

Inhalt

Part I Overview of genetics: cells; development. Part II Transmission genetics: Mendelian inheritance; extensions and exceptions to Mendel's laws; matters of sex; multifactorial and behavioural traits. Part III DNA and chromosomes: DNA structure and replication; gene action; gene mutation; chromosomes. Part IV Population genetics: when allele frequencies stay constant; changing allele frequencies; human origins and evolution. Part V Immunity and cancer: genetics of immunity; genetics of cancer. Part VI Genetic technology: genetic engineering; gene therapy and genetic counselling; agricultural biotechnology; reproductive technologies; genomics.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.8.2000
• Verlagsort: New York
• Sprache: englisch
• Gewicht: 1140 g
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Genetik / Molekularbiologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Humanbiologie
• ISBN-13: 9780071182393 / 9780071182393
• Zustand: Neuware