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Essentials of genetics / William S. Klug ... [et al.] ; with contributions by Sarah M. Ward

Contributor(s): Publication details: Boston : Pearson, c2013Edition: 8th edDescription: xvi, 531, [59] p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9780321803115 (student ed.)
  • 0321803116 (student ed.)
  • 9780321857347 (exam copy)
  • 0321857348 (exam copy)
  • 0321877829
  • 9780321877826
Uniform titles:
  • Concepts of genetics
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 576.5 23
LOC classification:
  • QH430 .K576 2013
NLM classification:
  • QU 500
Contents:
Introduction to genetics -- Mitosis and meiosis -- Mendelian genetics -- Modification of mendelian ratios -- Sex determination and sex chromosomes -- Chromosome mutations: variation in number and arrangement -- Linkage and chromosome mapping in eukaryotes -- Genetic analysis and mapping in bacteria and bacteriophages -- DNA structure and analysis -- DNA replication and recombination -- Chromosome structure and DNA sequence organization -- The genetic code and transcription -- Translation and proteins -- Gene mutation, DNA repair, and transposition -- Regulation of gene expression -- The genetics of cancer -- Recombinant DNA technology -- Genomics, bioinformatics, and proteomics -- Applications and ethics of genetic engineering and biotechnology -- Developmental genetics -- Quantitative genetics and multifactorial traits -- Population and evolutionary genetics -- Conservation genetics
Summary: Known for its focus on conceptual understanding, problem solving, and practical explanations, this text strengthens problem solving coverage and explores the essential genetics content today's students need to know. This edition maintains the book's briefer, less-detailed approach to teaching core concepts. New features of the Eighth Edition include four new Special Topics chapters and thorough updates
Holdings
Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book NMC Library Stacks QH430 .K576 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 33039001376606

Brief version of: Concepts of genetics / William S. Klug ... [et al.]. 10th ed. c2012

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction to genetics -- Mitosis and meiosis -- Mendelian genetics -- Modification of mendelian ratios -- Sex determination and sex chromosomes -- Chromosome mutations: variation in number and arrangement -- Linkage and chromosome mapping in eukaryotes -- Genetic analysis and mapping in bacteria and bacteriophages -- DNA structure and analysis -- DNA replication and recombination -- Chromosome structure and DNA sequence organization -- The genetic code and transcription -- Translation and proteins -- Gene mutation, DNA repair, and transposition -- Regulation of gene expression -- The genetics of cancer -- Recombinant DNA technology -- Genomics, bioinformatics, and proteomics -- Applications and ethics of genetic engineering and biotechnology -- Developmental genetics -- Quantitative genetics and multifactorial traits -- Population and evolutionary genetics -- Conservation genetics

Known for its focus on conceptual understanding, problem solving, and practical explanations, this text strengthens problem solving coverage and explores the essential genetics content today's students need to know. This edition maintains the book's briefer, less-detailed approach to teaching core concepts. New features of the Eighth Edition include four new Special Topics chapters and thorough updates

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