ABSTRACT

Introduction to Genetics: A Molecular Approach is a new textbook for first and second year undergraduates. It first presents molecular structures and mechanisms before introducing the more challenging concepts and terminology associated with transmission genetics.

chapter 1|9 pages

The Scope of Modern Genetics

part |1 pages

Part I GENES AS UNITS OF BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION

chapter 2|20 pages

DNA

chapter 3|18 pages

Genes

chapter 4|26 pages

Transcription of DNA to RNA

chapter 5|20 pages

Types of RNA Molecule: Messenger RNA

chapter 6|18 pages

Types of RNA Molecule: Noncoding RNA

chapter 7|20 pages

The Genetic Code

chapter 8|24 pages

Protein Synthesis

chapter 9|29 pages

Control of Gene Expression

part |1 pages

Part II GENES AS UNITS OF INHERITANCE

chapter 10|24 pages

DNA Replication

chapter 12|20 pages

Inheritance of Genes in Bacteria

chapter 16|26 pages

Mutation and DNA Repair

chapter 17|25 pages

Inheritance of Genes in Populations

part |1 pages

PART III GENETICS IN OUR MODERN WORLD

chapter 18|26 pages

Genes in Differentiation and Development

chapter 19|22 pages

The Human Genome

chapter 20|24 pages

Genes and Medicine

chapter 22|22 pages

Genes in Industry and Agriculture

chapter 23|32 pages

The Ethical Issues Raised by Modern Genetics

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