Introduction to genetics : a molecular approach /

Brown, Terry

Introduction to genetics : a molecular approach / Terry Brown. - Second edition - xxiv, 524 pages : colored illustration ; 29 cm.

Includes index

1. What is genetics and why is it so important? -- pt. 1. Genes as units of biological information ; 2. DNA ; 3. Genes ; 4. Transcription of DNA to RNA ; 5. Types of RNA Molecule: Messenger RNA ; 6. Types of RNA Molecule: Ribosomal and Transfer RNA ; 7. The Genetic Code ; 8. Protein Synthesis ; 9. Control of Gene Expression ; 10. DNA Replication ; 11. Mutation and DNA Repair -- pt. 2. Genes as units of inheritance ; 12. Inheritance of genes during virus infection cycles ; 13. Inheritance of Genes in Bacteria ; 14. Inheritance of Genes during Eukaryotic Cell Division ; 15. Inheritance of Genes during Eukaryotic Sexual Reproduction ; 16. Inheritance of Genes in Populations -- pt. 3. How genes are studies ; 17 Mapping the positions of genes in chromosomes ; 18 Sequencing genes and genomes -- pt. 4. Genetics in our modern world ; 19. Genes in differentiation and development ; 20. The human genome ; 21. Genes and medicine ; 22. DNA in forensic genetics and technology ; 23. Genes in industry and agriculture ; 24. The ethical issues raised by modern genetics

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Molecular genetics

Allied QH 442 / B76 2025