Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, Update
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Benjamin A. Pierce
Benjamin Pierce is Professor of Biology and holder of the Lillian Nelson Pratt Chair at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, where he teaches courses in genetics and evolution. He previously taught at Connecticut College and Baylor University. Ben is a population geneticist who conducts ecological and evolutionary research on amphibians. He has authored a number of articles in research journals and several books, including The Family Genetics Sourcebook, Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, Genetics Essentials: Concepts and Connections, and Transmission and Population Genetics: A Short Course. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi and is a fellow of the Texas Academy of Science. He has received grants from the Natural Science Foundation, the W. M. Keck Foundation, the 3M Foundation, the National Park Service, the Williamson County Conservation Foundation, and the National Geographic Society.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to Genetics
2 Chromosomes and Cellular Reproduction
3 Basic Principles of Heredity
4 Sex Determination and Sex-Linked Characteristics
5 Extensions and Modifications of Basic Principles
6 Pedigree Analysis, Applications, and Genetic Testing
7 Linkage, Recombination, and Eukaryotic Gene Mapping
8 Chromosome Variation
9 Bacterial and Viral Genetic Systems
10 DNA: The Chemical Nature of the Gene
11 Chromosome Structure and Organelle DNA
12 DNA Replication and Recombination
13 Transcription
14 RNA Molecules and RNA Processing
15 The Genetic Code and Translation
16 Control of Gene Expression in Bacteria
17 Control of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes
18 Gene Mutations and DNA Repair
19 Molecular Genetic Analysis and Biotechnology
20 Genomics and Proteomics
21 Epigenetics
22 Developmental Genetics and Immunogenetics
23 Cancer Genetics
24 Quantitative Genetics
25 Population Genetics
26 Evolutionary Genetics
Reference Guide to Model Genetic Organisms A1
Working with Fractions: A Review B1
Glossary C1
Answers to Selected Problems D1
Index E1
Product Updates
- NEW and UPDATED opening stories ensure students understand genetic concepts through recent and relevant developments and discoveries.
- UPDATED chapters and language throughout, taking into account the most recent research, technology, and developments in the field all while using more inclusive language and diverse examples.
- 50 NEW end of chapter questions.
- NEW problem solving video and tutorial assessment for Chapter 10 DNA The Chemical Nature of the Gene.
- NEW CRISPR-Cas gene editing animation for Chapter 19.
- NEW interactive flashcards serve as a dynamic way to review key terms and prepare for exams.
- NEW active lecture slides create an engaging in-class experience by combining iClicker questions with lecture slides and think-pair-share activities.
- NEW academic articles present engaging and current developments in the field of genetics.
- NEW and UPDATED assessment, test bank, and adaptive quiz questions.
Authors
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Benjamin A. Pierce
Benjamin Pierce is Professor of Biology and holder of the Lillian Nelson Pratt Chair at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, where he teaches courses in genetics and evolution. He previously taught at Connecticut College and Baylor University. Ben is a population geneticist who conducts ecological and evolutionary research on amphibians. He has authored a number of articles in research journals and several books, including The Family Genetics Sourcebook, Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, Genetics Essentials: Concepts and Connections, and Transmission and Population Genetics: A Short Course. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi and is a fellow of the Texas Academy of Science. He has received grants from the Natural Science Foundation, the W. M. Keck Foundation, the 3M Foundation, the National Park Service, the Williamson County Conservation Foundation, and the National Geographic Society.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to Genetics
2 Chromosomes and Cellular Reproduction
3 Basic Principles of Heredity
4 Sex Determination and Sex-Linked Characteristics
5 Extensions and Modifications of Basic Principles
6 Pedigree Analysis, Applications, and Genetic Testing
7 Linkage, Recombination, and Eukaryotic Gene Mapping
8 Chromosome Variation
9 Bacterial and Viral Genetic Systems
10 DNA: The Chemical Nature of the Gene
11 Chromosome Structure and Organelle DNA
12 DNA Replication and Recombination
13 Transcription
14 RNA Molecules and RNA Processing
15 The Genetic Code and Translation
16 Control of Gene Expression in Bacteria
17 Control of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes
18 Gene Mutations and DNA Repair
19 Molecular Genetic Analysis and Biotechnology
20 Genomics and Proteomics
21 Epigenetics
22 Developmental Genetics and Immunogenetics
23 Cancer Genetics
24 Quantitative Genetics
25 Population Genetics
26 Evolutionary Genetics
Reference Guide to Model Genetic Organisms A1
Working with Fractions: A Review B1
Glossary C1
Answers to Selected Problems D1
Index E1
Product Updates
- NEW and UPDATED opening stories ensure students understand genetic concepts through recent and relevant developments and discoveries.
- UPDATED chapters and language throughout, taking into account the most recent research, technology, and developments in the field all while using more inclusive language and diverse examples.
- 50 NEW end of chapter questions.
- NEW problem solving video and tutorial assessment for Chapter 10 DNA The Chemical Nature of the Gene.
- NEW CRISPR-Cas gene editing animation for Chapter 19.
- NEW interactive flashcards serve as a dynamic way to review key terms and prepare for exams.
- NEW active lecture slides create an engaging in-class experience by combining iClicker questions with lecture slides and think-pair-share activities.
- NEW academic articles present engaging and current developments in the field of genetics.
- NEW and UPDATED assessment, test bank, and adaptive quiz questions.
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