Known for its focus on teaching core concepts and problem-solving, this best-selling text has been extensively revised with up-to-date topic coverage as well as enhanced problem solving guidance.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Genetics 2. Mitosis and Meiosis 3. Mendelian Genetics 4. Extensions of Mendelian Ratios 5. Chromosome Mapping in Eukaryotes 6. Genetic Analysis and Mapping in Bacteria and Bacteriophages 7. Sex Determination and Sex Chromosomes 8. Chromosome Mutations: Variation in Number and Arrangement 9. Extranuclear Inheritance 10. DNA Structure and Analysis 11. DNA Replication and Recombination 12. DNA Organization in Chromosomes 13. The Genetic Code and Transcription 14. Translation and Proteins 15. Gene Mutation and DNA Repair, and Transposition 16. Regulation of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes 17. Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes 18. Developmental Genetics 19. Cancer and Regulation of the Cell Cycle Special Topics in Modern Genetics, DNA Forensics Special Topics in Modern Genetics, Genomics and Personalized Medicine Special Topics in Modern Genetics, Epigenetics Special Topics in Modern Genetics, Stem Cells 20. Recombinant DNA Technology and Gene Cloning 21. Genomics, Bioinformatics, and Proteomics 22. Applications and Ethics of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 23. Quantitative Genetics and Multifactorial Traits 24. Genetics and Behavior 25. Population and Evolutionary Genetics 26. Conservation Genetics Appendix A Glossary Appendix B Answers to Selected Problems Appendix C Selected Readings CREDITS INDEX

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"This is a solid text with plenty of good features." - Dr David J Price, School of Biomedical and Biological Sciences, University of Plymouth