Genetics
A Molecular Approach
Published on 9. February 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
498 pages
978-0-7487-4370-4 (ISBN)
Description
The text explains the basic principles of molecular biology and genetics and is ideal for modern introductory courses in these subjects. The book begins by describing the molecular nature of the gene before discussing genetic analysis in detail.
The 3rd edition incorporates a number of new changes to increase clarity, with several parts of the book expanded to describe new discoveries in the field.
The 3rd edition incorporates a number of new changes to increase clarity, with several parts of the book expanded to describe new discoveries in the field.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Oxford University Press
Target group
College/higher education
Weight
907 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7487-4370-4 (9780748743704)
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Previous edition
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08/1992
1st Edition
Nelson Thornes Ltd
€67.36
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Content
Part 1 Genes and Gene Expression. 1 The origins of genetics and molecular biology. 2 Genes are made of DNA. 3 Structure of DNA. 4 Genes and biological information. 5 Transcription. 6 Types of RNA molecule: rRNA and tRNA. 7 Types of RNA molecule: mRNA. 8 The genetic code. 9 Translation. 10 Control of gene expression. 11 DNA replication. 12 Alternations in the genetic material. Part 2 Genomes. 13 Viruses - the simplest forms of life. 14 Prokaryotic genomes. 15 Eukaryotic genomes. 16 The human genome. Part 3 Studying Genes
17 What mendel discovered. 18 Using Mendelian genetics to study eukaryotic genes. 19 Genetic analysis of bacteria. 20 Cloning genes. 21 Studying cloned genes. 22 Sequencing entire genomes.
17 What mendel discovered. 18 Using Mendelian genetics to study eukaryotic genes. 19 Genetic analysis of bacteria. 20 Cloning genes. 21 Studying cloned genes. 22 Sequencing entire genomes.