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ISBN10: 0071459308 | ISBN13: 9780071459303

ISBN10: 0071459308
ISBN13: 9780071459303
By Edward Willett

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There’s no easier, faster, or more practical way to learn the really tough subjects

Genetics Demystified offers an up-to-date, highly readable explanation of the basic principles of genetics, covering key topics such as human genetics, DNA, heredity, mutations, traits, chromosomes, and much more. This self-teaching guide comes complete with key points, background information, quizzes at the end of each chapter, and even a final exam. Simple enough for beginners but challenging enough for advanced students, this is a lively and entertaining brush-up, introductory text, or classroom supplement.

FOREWORD

Chapter 1: Mendelism and Classical Genetics

Chapter 2: The Cell -- The Basic Unit of Life

Chapter 3: DNA -- The Chemical Basis of Heredity

Chapter 4: Chromosomes -- Organized DNA

Chapter 5: Traits -- How Genes Are Expressed

Chapter 6: Genomes -- Reading the Genetic Code

Chapter 7: Mutations -- Misreading the Code

Chapter 8: Cancer -- Genetics Gone Awry

Chapter 9: Bacteria -- A Different Way of Doing Things

Chapter 10: Organelles -- Genetics Outside the Nucleus

Chapter 11: Viruses -- Hijacking Heredity

Chapter 12: Genetic Engineering -- Sculpting the Code

Chapter 13: Evolution -- Change Driven by Genetics

Chapter 14: Humans -- How Genetics Affect Us

FINAL EXAM

ANSWERS TO QUIZ AND FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS

SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL REFERENCES

GLOSSARY

INDEX

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