Principles of Genetics
4th Edition
Published on 1. September 2005
Book
Hardback
888 pages
978-0-471-69939-2 (ISBN)
Description
In the rapidly advancing science of genetics, currency and accuracy are critical in any book. This book presents the most up-to-date developments in genetics as well as the fundamental principles. It stresses how genetics is done and provides historical and biographical insights to the people and events that have made genetics a pre-eminent science. The new edition incorporates organizational changes to make the book more modern, including earlier DNA coverage. A new design also highlights numerous practice problems that help reinforce important concepts.
* Provides a comprehensive and balanced view of both Classical Mendelian topics and modern Molecular topics.
* Incorporates the latest findings from Genomics and Proteomics.
* Includes numerous high-quality illustrations with stepped-out art to help readers visualize complex processes.
* Offers the analytical tools that readers will need for problem solving.
* Provides a comprehensive and balanced view of both Classical Mendelian topics and modern Molecular topics.
* Incorporates the latest findings from Genomics and Proteomics.
* Includes numerous high-quality illustrations with stepped-out art to help readers visualize complex processes.
* Offers the analytical tools that readers will need for problem solving.
More details
Edition
4., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
ill
Dimensions
Height: 28.4 cm
Width: 24.3 cm
Weight
2023 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-69939-2 (9780471699392)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Book
06/2009
5th Edition
Wiley
€67.90
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Previous edition
Book
07/2002
3rd Edition
Wiley
€59.90
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Persons
Pete Snustad has served as Dean of Undergraduate Studies at UMN and continues to teach Genetics every year. He received his Ph.D. at the University of California, Davis. Michael Simmons is a well-regarded Genetics researcher and very focused teacher. He ran the intro general biology course at UMN for years and has an excellent feel for content and pedagogy as well as being on top of his field. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin.
Content
1. The Science of Genetics. 2. Cellular Reproduction and Model Genetic Organisms. 3. Mendelism: The Basic Principles of Inheritance. 4. Extensions of Mendelism. 5. The Chromosomal Basis of Mendelism. 6. Variation in Chromosome Number and Structure. 7. Linkage, Crossing Over, and Chromosome Mapping in Eukaryotes. 8. The Genetics of Microorganisms. 9. DNA and the Molecular Structure of Chromosomes. 10. Replication of DNA and Chromosomes. 11. Transcription and RNA Processing. 12. Translation and the Genetic Code. 13. Mutation, DNA Repair, and Recombination. 14. Definitions of the Gene. 15. The Techniques of Molecular Genetics. 16. Genomics. 17. Applications of Molecular Genetics. 18. Transposable Genetic Elements. 19. The Genetics of Mitochondria and Chloroplasts. 20. Regulation of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes and Their Viruses. 21. Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes. 22. The Genetic Control of Animal Development. 23. The Genetic Control of the Vertebrate Immune System. 24. The Genetic Basis of Cancer. 25. Inheritance of Complex Traits. 26. Population Genetics. 27. Evolutionary Genetics. Epilogue: Genetics Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, a Personal View. Bibliography. Photo and Illustrations Credits. Glossary. Answers to Odd-Numbered Questions and Problems. Index.