Molecular Genetics
Published on 6. July 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-0-7506-3253-9 (ISBN)
Description
Molecular Genetics provides a basic understanding of genes and how they are used as a source of information for the production of proteins. The book also describes the techniques used in molecular genetics research, from the mapping of genes through gene cloning, PCR and sequencing, to give the reader and insight into the practical details.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
87 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
580 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-3253-9 (9780750632539)
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Content
Part One: Molecular Biology 1. Introduction 2. What is DNA? 3. Genes 4. Genome Structure 5. Transcription and RNA 6. Translation and genetic code 7. Control of gene expression 8. Inheritance Part Two: Techniques used in Molecular Genetics 9. Mapping of genes 10. Gel electrohoresis and blotting 11. Gene cloning and gene libraries 12. PCR 13. Sequencing and sequence analysis 14. The future of molecular genetics: biotechnology, transgenics and gene therapy Answers to self-assessment questions Index