Genes and DNA A Beginner's Guide to Genetics and Its Applications

Name: Genes and DNA A Beginner's Guide to Genetics and Its Applications
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ISBN: 9780231130134

ISBN-10: 0231130139

ISBN-13: 9780231130134

Edition: 2004

Authors: Charlotte Omoto, Paul F. Lurquin

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Covering newsworthy aspects of contemporary biology -- gene therapy, the Human Genome Project, DNA testing, and genetic engineering -- as well as fundamental concepts, this book, written specifically for nonbiologists, discusses classical and molecular genetics, quantitative and population genetics -- including cloning and genetic diseases -- and the many applications of genetics to the world around us, from genetically modified foods to genetic testing. With minimal technical terminology and jargon, Genes and DNA facilitates conceptual understanding. Eschewing the organization of traditional genetics texts, the authors have provided an organic progression of information: topics are…

Book details

List price: $38.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Publication date: 4/7/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 0.63" wide x 0.89" long x 0.05" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English



Preface: Why Is Genetics Important?



What Are Genes?


Try This at Home: Extract DNA from Vegetables in Your Kitchen



Inheritance of Single-Gene Traits



Mendelian Traits in Humans Try This at Home: Pedigree Game



From Genes to Phenotype Try This at Home: DNA Replication, Transcription, and Translation Game



Using Bacteria as Protein Factories



Genetically Modified Plants



When Things Go Wrong



Mutagens, Teratogens, and Human Reproduction



Linkage and Mapping: Gene Discovery


Try This at Home: Independent Assortment of Chromosomes and the Making of a Unique Individual


Try This at Home: Explore Genetics Databases



Genetics of Populations and Genetic Testing



Survival of the Fittest?


Try This at Home: Demonstrations of the Effects of Small Population Size



Nature Versus Nurture



Genetically Modified Animals and the Applications of Gene Technology for Humans



Internet Resources



Glossary of Scientific Names of Organisms



Glossary of Human Genetic Diseases



Glossary of Terms