Concepts of genetics / William S. Klug, The College of New Jersey, Michael R. Cummings, Illinois Institute of Technology, Charlotte A. Spencer, University of Alberta, Michael A. Palladino, Monmouth University, Darrell Killian, Colorado College.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Klug, William S., author.

Cummings, Michael R., author.

Spencer, Charlotte A., author.

Palladino, Michael Angelo, author.

Killian, Darrell, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Genetics--Textbooks.

Genetics.

Genetic Phenomena.

Medical Subjects:

Genetic Phenomena.

Genre:

Textbooks.

Physical Description:

1 volume (various pagings) : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Edition:

Twelfth edition.

Place of Publication:

NY NY : Pearson, 2019.

Summary:

Concepts of Genetics emphasizes the fundamental ideas of genetics, while exploring modern techniques and applications of genetic analysis. This... text continues to provide understandable explanations of complex, analytical topics and recognizes the importance of teaching students how to become effective problem solvers. The 12th Edition has been extensively updated to provide comprehensive coverage of important, emerging topics such as CRISPR-Cas and the study of posttranscriptional gene regulation in eukaryotes. An expanded emphasis on ethical considerations that genetics is bringing into everyday life is addressed in Genetics, Ethics, and Society and Case Study features--Publisher.

Contents:

Genes, chromosomes, and heredity

DNA: structure, replication, and organization

Gene expression and its regulation

Genetic technology and genomics

Genetic analysis of organisms and populations

Special topics in modern genetics.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780134604718

0134604717

9780134818924

013481892X

OCLC:

1006533149