Genetics
The Science of Genetics Revealed
Edwin Oxlade(Author)
Graham Lawler(Editor)
Studymates (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 31. August 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-84285-074-9 (ISBN)
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Description
Genetics: the science of inheritance- is often perceived as complex and difficult. Yet it need not be. In this comprehensive yet concise guide, we tackle topics in straightforward bite-sized chunks, consolidating each one before moving on to the next This will save you valuable revision time by helping you to learn more easily and quickly and tackle coursework and examinations with greater confidence. There are 'tutorials' at the end of each chapter to help you improve your learning with practice questions, discussion points, practical assignments and study and revision tips. It is complete with a glossary, a guide to web sites for biology students and a detailed index. This new edition of this book has been specially written for students wanting a clear and concise introduction to this fast-developing field, whether for A and AS Level core and modular courses in Biology, Human Biology and Social Biology, or for first year degree courses in Genetics. It will also be of interest to agriculture and horticulture students and medical and microbiology students. This book explains: dna structure; genes and proteins; viruses; linkage and crossing over; population genetics; human genetics
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Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Abergele
United Kingdom
Publishing group
GLMP Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations, ports.
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 135 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84285-074-9 (9781842850749)
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08/2010
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Persons
Edwin Oxlade BA(Oxon) DPhil CertEd has taught biology at secondary school and degree levels for more than 25 years. As well as teaching the genetics component of biology courses, he has designed and taught courses in molecular genetics for honours degree students. He was formerly Senior Lecturer in the Science Department at Stranmillis College, Belfast. He is also a UK known Plant Physiologist writer for a National Magazine.
Content
1 Genetics in context 2 DNA 3 Genes and proteins 4 Bacterial genetics 5 Viruses and viral genetics 6 Genetics of higher organisms I 7 Genetics of higher organisms II 8 Origin and maintenance of variation 9 Population genetics 10 Genetic technology