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Designed for comprehensive genetic courses (not human genetics). As with previous editions, this new fifth edition is praised for its engaging writing style, emphasis on research and experiments, numerous end-of-chapter problems, full-color design, and helpful pedagogy. New features include a new chapter on the genetics of cancer, updated and expanded molecular and genetics coverage, new and updated questions and problems, and a new Art and Animations CD-ROM. *Cancer genetics chapter *Expanded molecular genetics coverage *Integration of technology into text material *Provides a strong focus on methodical analyses *Distinguished for its problem-solving approach, using highly praised problem sets *Presents experimental data helping students gain a greater understanding of the 'scientific experience'

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• 1 Genetics: An Introduction
• 2 2 Mendelian Genetics
• 3 Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance, Sex Determination, and Sex Linkage
• 4 Extensions of Mendelian Genetic Analysis
• 5 Genetic Mapping in Eukaryotes I
• 6 Genetic Mapping in Eukaryotes II
• 7 Chromosomal Mutations
• 8 Genetic Mapping in Bacteria and Bacteriophages
• 9 The Beginnings of Molecular Genetics: Gene Function
• 10 The Structure of Genetic Material
• 11 The Organization of DNA in Chromosomes
• 12 DNA Replication and Recombination
• 13 Transcription, RNA Molecules, and RNA Processing
• 14 The Genetic Code and the Translation of the Genetic Message
• 15 Recombinant DNA Technology and the Manipulation of DNA
• 16 Regulation of Gene Expression in Bacteria and Bacteriophages
• 17 Regulation of Gene Expression and Development in Eukaryotes
• 18 Genetics of Cancer
• 19 Gene Mutation
• 20 Transposable Elements
• 21 Extranuclear Genetics
• 22 Population Genetics
• 23 Quantitative Genetics
• Suggested Readings
• Solutions to Selected Questions and Problems
• Glossary
• Credits
• Index