ix, 342 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. ; OCLC: 39778682 ; ISBN: 1859961665; 9781859961667 LCCN: 98-31162 ; LC: QH440.2; Dewey: 576.5 ; color illustrated stiff paper wrappers ; "A volume in the "highly successful Instant Notes series, giving readers easy access to the key facts in a user-friendly, highly illustrated format. Each section contains a set of key topics with headings that precede the main text and act as triggers for recollection. Topics covered in this volume include DNA structure, genetic code, DNA replication, chromosomes, gametogenesis, sex determination, natural selection, gene cloning, inherited diseases, and gene therapy." ; Contents: Sect. A. Molecular genetics. A1. DNA structure. A2. Genes. A3. The genetic code. A4. Gene transcription. A5. Transfer RNA. A6. Ribosomal RNA. A7. Messenger RNA. A8. Translation. A9. DNA replication. A10. Regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes. A11. Regulation of gene expression in eukaryotes -- Sect. B. Genomes. B1. Chromosomes. B2. Cell division. B3. Prokaryotic genomes. B4. The human genome. B5. DNA mutation. B6. Mutagens and DNA repair. B7. Recombination. B8. Bacteriophages. B9. Eukaryotic viruses -- Sect. C. Mechanisms of inheritance. C1. Basic Mendelian genetics. C2. More Mendelian genetics. C3. Meiosis and gametogenesis. C4. Linkage. C5. Transfer of genes between bacteria. C6. Genes in eukaryotic organelles. C7. Quantitative inheritance. C8. Sex determination. C9. Sex and inheritance. C10. Somatic cell fusion. C11. Inbreeding. C12. Probabilities. C13. Tests for goodness of fit: chi-square and exact tests -- Sect. D. Population genetics and evolution. D1. Introduction. D2. Evolution by natural selection. D3. Genes in populations: Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. D4. Genetic diversity. D5. Neo-Darwinian evolution: selection acting on alleles. D6. Chromosome changes in evolution. D7. Species and speciation. D8. Polyploidy. D9. Evolution -- Sect. E. Recombinant DNA technology. E1. Nucleic acid hybridization. E2. DNA cloning. E3. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR). E4. DNA sequencing -- Sect. F. Applications of genetics. F1. Genetic diseases. F2. Genes and cancer. F3. Genotoxicity testing. F4. Gene therapy. F5. The human genome project. F6. Genetics in forensic science. F7. Genetic engineering and biotechnology. ; ownership stamp on title page ; name on top of textblock, some highlighting G.

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Title: Instant notes in genetics
Publisher: Oxford : Bios Scientific Publishers ; New York : Springer, 1998
Publication Date: 1998
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1859961665
ISBN 13: 9781859961667
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Book Type: Book

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Instant Notes in Genetics provides concise yet comprehensive coverage of genetics at an undergraduate level, providing easy access to the core information in the field. The book covers all the important areas of genetics in a format which is ideal for learning and rapid revision.

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Dr Ivor Hickey, Science Department, St Mary's University College, Belfast, UK.

Dr Hugh Fletcher, School of Biology and Biochemistry, The Queen's University of Belfast, UK.

Dr Paul Winter, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, UK.

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