Peter J. Russell Book order

"iGenetics: A Mendelian Approach" reflects the dynamic nature of modern genetics by emphasizing an experimental, inquiry-based approach with a solid treatment of many research experiments. 1. Genetics: An Introduction, Mendelian Genetics, Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance, Extensions of Mendelian Genetic Principles, Quantitative Genetics, Gene Mapping in Eukaryotes, Advanced Gene Mapping in Eukaryotes, Variations in Chromosome Structure and Number, Genetics of Bacteria and Bacteriophages, DNA: The Genetic Material, DNA Replication, Gene Control of Proteins, Gene Expression: Transcription, Gene Expression: Translation, DNA Mutation, DNA Repair, and Transposable Elements, Recombinant DNA Technology, Applications of Recombinant DNA Technology, Genomics, Regulation of Gene Expression in Bacteria and Bacteriophages, Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes, Genetic Analysis of Development, Genetics of Cancer, Non-Mendelian Inheritance, Population Genetics, Molecular Evolution For all readers interested in learning the central concepts of genetics.

Reflects the dynamic nature of modern genetics by emphasizing an experimental, inquiry-based approach. This text is useful for students who have had some background in biology and chemistry and who are interested in learning the central concepts of genetics.

Presents an introduction to genetics, including basic genetics principles, with coverage of Mendel, historical experiments, and chapters on genome analysis and molecular evolution. This book enables students to develop and apply critical thinking skills, as they work step-by-step through a number of solved genetics problems.