Concepts of Genetics

For all introductory genetics courses. Relevant, Conceptual, Cutting-edge Concepts of Genetics, Eleventh Edition emphasizes the fundamental ideas of genetics, while exploring modern techniques and applications of genetic analysis. The best-selling text has a strong problem-solving approach, and this edition has been extensively updated with relevant, cutting-edge coverage of emerging topics in genetics. MasteringGenetics is not included. Students, if MyEconLab is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN. MyEconLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. MasteringGenetics is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product designed to personalize learning and improve results. With a wide range of interactive, engaging, and assignable activities, students are encouraged to actively learn and retain tough course concepts.Part One Genes, ChromOsomes, and Heredity 1 Introduction to Genetics 2 Mitosis and Meiosis 3 Mendelian Genetics 4 Extensions of Mendelian Genetics 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 Part Two DNA: Structure, Replication, and Variation 10 DNA Structure and Analysis 11 DNA Replication and Recombination 12 DNA Organization in Chromosomes Part Three Gene Expression, Regulation, and Development 13 The Genetic Code and Transcription 14 Translation and Proteins 15 Gene Mutation, 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 Part Four Genomics 20 Recombinant DNA Technology 21 Genomics, Bioinformatics, and Proteomics 22 Applications and Ethics of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Part Five Genetics of Organisms and Populations 23 Quantitative Genetics and Multifactorial Traits 24 Neurogenetics 25 Population and Evolutionary Genetics Special Topics in Modern Genetics 1 Epigenetics 2 Emerging Roles of RNA 3 DNA Forensics 4 Genomics and Personalized Medicine 5 Genetically Modified Foods 6 Gene Therapy Appendix A Selected Readings A-1 Appendix B Answers XX Glossary G-1 Credits XX Index XX