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Discover how genes, cells, and inheritance shape living organisms—from plants to humans.
This edition surveys the core ideas of genetics in an accessible way, focusing on how chromosomes, cytoplasm, and early molecular ideas interact to determine traits. It also highlights turning points in the field and how new discoveries change our understanding of heredity.
The book frames concepts with practical explanations and historical context, linking classic Mendelian ideas to modern views. Readers will see how cytoplasmic inheritance, RNA’s role, and plastids contribute to the inheritance of various traits, including color, seed form, and resistance. It also introduces notable problems and examples that illustrate how genetic theory is tested in real organisms.- How the nucleus and cytoplasm work together to pass on traits
- The role of RNA and the two-step translation idea in genetics
- Examples of plastid inheritance and its effects in plants
- Grounding in classic topics like blood groups, pseudoalleles, and fertility restoration
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