Essentials of Genetics

Known for its focus on conceptual understanding, problem solving, and practical explanations, this best-seller strengthens problem solving coverage and explores the essential genetics content today's students need to know. This edition maintains the book's briefer, less-detailed approach to teaching core concepts. New features of the Eighth Edition include four new Special Topics chapters and thorough updates.Glossary 1. Introduction to Genetics 2. Mitosis and Meiosis 3. Mendelian Genetics 4. Modifications of Mendelian Ratios 5. Sex Determination and Sex Chromosomes 6. Chromosome Mutations: Variation in Number and Arrangement 7. Linkage and Chromosome Mapping in Eukaryotes 8. Genetic Analysis and Mapping in Bacteria and Bactierophages 9. DNA Structure and Analysis 10. DNA Replication and Recombination 11. Chromosome Structure and DNA Sequence Organization 12. The Genetic Code and Transcription 13. Translation and Proteins 14. Gene Mutation, DNA Repair, and Transposition 15. Regulation of Gene Expression 16. The Genetics of Cancer 17. Recombinant DNA Technology 18. Genomics and Proteomics 19. Applications and Ethics of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 20. Developmental Genetics 21. Quantitative Genetics and Multifactorial Traits 22. Population and Evolutionary Genetics Special Topics in Genetics: Epigenetics Special Topics in Genetics: DNA Forensics Special Topics in Genetics: Genomics and Personalized Medicine Appendix A: Answers to Selected Problems and Discussion Questions