Essentials of Genetics, Global Edition

William Klug, Michael Cummings, Charlotte Spencer, Michael Palladino (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

608 Seiten

2016 | 9th edition
Pearson Education Limited (Verlag)
978-1-292-10886-5 (ISBN)

Infos

For all introductory genetics courses A forward-looking exploration of essential genetics topics Known for its focus on conceptual understanding, problem solving, and practical applications, this bestseller strengthens problem-solving skills and explores the essential genetics topics that today's students need to understand. The Ninth Edition maintains the text's brief, less-detailed coverage of core concepts and has been extensively updated with relevant, cutting-edge coverage of emerging topics in genetics. MasteringGenetics(TM) is not included. Students, if MasteringGenetics is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN. MasteringGenetics should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.
Also Available with MasteringGenetics(TM) This title is also available with MasteringGenetics - an online homework and assessment program that guides students through complex topics in genetics and strengthens problem-solving skills using in-depth tutorials that coach students to the correct answers with hints and feedback specific to their misconceptions and errors. MasteringGenetics offers additional opportunities for students to master key concepts and practice problem solving, using interactive tutorials with hints and feedback. Instructors may also assign pre-lecture quizzes, end-of-chapter problems, practice problems, and test bank questions that are automatically scored and entered into the Mastering gradebook. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MasteringGenetics, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

Inhalt

1. Introduction to Genetics
2. Mitosis and Meiosis
3. Mendelian Genetics
4. Modifications of Mendelian Ratios
5. Sex Determination and Sex Chromosomes
6. Chromosome Mutations: Variation in Number and Arrangement
7. Linkage and Chromosome Mapping in Eukaryotes
8. Genetic Analysis and Mapping in Bacteria and Bactierophages
9. DNA Structure and Analysis
10. DNA Replication and Recombination
11. Chromosome Structure and DNA Sequence Organization
12. The Genetic Code and Transcription
13. Translation and Proteins
14. Gene Mutation, DNA Repair, and Transposition
15. Regulation of Gene Expression
16. The Genetics of Cancer
17. Recombinant DNA Technology
18. Genomics and Proteomics
19. Applications and Ethics of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
20. Developmental Genetics
21. Quantitative Genetics and Multifactorial Traits
22. Population and Evolutionary Genetics
Special Topics in Modern Genetics 1: Epigenetics
Special Topics in Modern Genetics 2: Emerging Roles of RNA
Special Topics in Modern Genetics 3: DNA Forensics
Special Topics in Modern Genetics 4: Genomics and Personalized Medicine
Special Topics in Modern Genetics 5: Genetically Modified Foods
Special Topics in Modern Genetics 6: Gene Therapy
Appendix A: Answers to Selected Problems and Discussion Questions
Glossary

Produkt-Details

• Verlagsort: Harlow
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 220 x 275 mm
• Gewicht: 1250 g
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Schulbuch / Berufs- und Fachschule
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Genetik / Molekularbiologie
• ISBN-10: 1-292-10886-X / 129210886X
• ISBN-13: 978-1-292-10886-5 / 9781292108865
• Zustand: Neuware