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Genetics by Tara Rodden Robinson (2010, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0470551747
ISBN-13
9780470551745
eBay Product ID (ePID)
79650135
Product Key Features
Edition
2
Book Title
Genetics
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
19.6 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-924590
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
576.5
Table Of Content
Introduction 1 Part I: The Lowdown on Genetics: Just the Basics 7 Chapter 1: What Genetics Is and Why You Need to Know Some 9 Chapter 2: Basic Cell Biology 19 Chapter 3: Visualize Peas: Discovering the Laws of Inheritance37 Chapter 4: Law Enforcement: Mendel?s Laws Applied to ComplexTraits 51 Chapter 5: Differences Matter: The Genetics of Sex67 Part II: DNA: The Genetic Material 81 Chapter 6: DNA: The Basis of Life 83 Chapter 7: Replication: Copying Your DNA 99 Chapter 8: Sequencing Your DNA 117 Chapter 9: RNA: DNA?s Close Cousin 129 Chapter 10: Translating the Genetic Code 143 Chapter 11: Gene Expression: What a Cute Pair of Genes 157 Part III: Genetics and Your Health 171 Chapter 12: Genetic Counseling 173 Chapter 13: Mutation and Inherited Diseases: Things You Can?tChange 187 Chapter 14: Taking a Closer Look at the Genetics of Cancer203 Chapter 15: Chromosome Disorders: It?s All a Numbers Game221 Chapter 16: Treating Genetic Disorders with Gene Therapy 237 Part IV: Genetics and Your World 249 Chapter 17: Tracing Human History and the Future of the Planet251 Chapter 18: Solving Mysteries Using DNA 265 Chapter 19: Genetic Makeovers: Fitting New Genes into Plants andAnimals 283 Chapter 20: Cloning: You?re One of a Kind 299 Chapter 21: Giving Ethical Considerations Their Due313 Part V: The Part of Tens 323 Chapter 22: Ten Defi ning Events in Genetics 325 Chapter 23: Ten Hot Issues in Genetics 333 Chapter 24: Ten Hard-to-Believe Genetics Stories 341 Glossary 347 Index 351
Synopsis
A plain-English guide to genetics Want to know more about genetics? This non-intimidating guide gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals and the most recent discoveries. Now with 25% new and revised material, Genetics For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you clear and accessible coverage of this rapidly advancing field. From dominant and recessive inherited traits to the DNA double-helix, you get clear explanations in easy-to-understand terms. Plus, you'll see how people are applying genetic science to fight disease, develop new products, solve crimes . . . and even clone cats. Covers topics in a straightforward and effective manner Includes coverage of stem cell research, molecular genetics, behavioral genetics, genetic engineering, and more Explores ethical issues as they pertain to the study of genetics Whether you're currently enrolled in a genetics course or are just looking for a refresher, Genetics For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides science lovers of all skill levels with easy-to-follow information on this fascinating subject., A plain-English guide to genetics Want to know more about genetics? This non-intimidating guide gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals and the most recent discoveries. Now with 25% new and revised material, Genetics For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you clear and accessible coverage of this rapidly advancing field., A plain-English guide to this fascinating topic Want to know more about genetics? This practical guide gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals and the most recent discoveries. From dominant and recessive inherited traits to the DNA double helix, you get clear explanations in easy-to-understand terms. Plus, you'll see how people are applying genetic science to fight disease, develop new products, solve crimes . . . and even clone cats. Jump into genetics get the 411 on how genetic information is divvied up during cell division and how trait inheritance works Dig into DNA discover how your DNA is put together, how it gets copied, and how the building plans for your body are encoded in the double helix Toast to health understand how genetics affects your health and get the lowdown on the latest developments in genetic counseling, inherited diseases, genetics and cancer, and chromosome disorders Get in the know learn about the impact of genetics on hot topics like population genetics, evolution, forensics, cloning, ethical issues, and more Open the book and find: The basics of cell biology The laws of inheritance A plain-English explanation of traits The genetics of sex How DNA is replicated A tour of the double helix The genetics of diseases How gene therapy can treat genetic diseases The use of DNA to solve crimes Controversial topics in genetics Learn to: Grasp the latest developments in genetics Understand the latest on stem cell research Get up to speed on molecular genetics, genetic counseling, and more Explore ethical issues as they apply to genetics, A plain-English guide to genetics Want to know more about genetics? This non-intimidating guidegets you up to speed on all the fundamentals and the most recentdiscoveries. Now with 25% new and revised material, Genetics ForDummies, 2nd Edition gives you clear and accessible coverage ofthis rapidly advancing field. From dominant and recessive inherited traits to the DNAdouble-helix, you get clear explanations in easy-to-understandterms. Plus, you'll see how people are applying genetic science tofight disease, develop new products, solve crimes . . . and evenclone cats. Covers topics in a straightforward and effective manner Includes coverage of stem cell research, molecular genetics,behavioral genetics, genetic engineering, and more Explores ethical issues as they pertain to the study ofgenetics Whether you're currently enrolled in a genetics course or arejust looking for a refresher, Genetics For Dummies, 2ndEdition provides science lovers of all skill levels witheasy-to-follow information on this fascinating subject.
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