With Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, Ben Pierce brings a master teacher’s experiences to the introductory genetics textbook, clarifying this complex subject by focusing on the big picture of genetics concepts and how those concepts connect to one another.
The new edition features Pierce’s signature writing style, relevant applications, student-friendly art, and emphasis on problem-solving, while incorporating the latest trends in genetics research. The new edition text and LaunchPad media work closely together for a seamless experience for both instructors and students
Author(s): Benjamin A. Pierce
Edition: 5th
Publisher: W.H. Freeman and Company
Year: 2014
Language: English
Pages: 863
City: New York
Introduction to genetics --
Chromosomes and cellular reproduction --
Basic principles of heredity --
Sex determination and sex-linked characteristics --
Extensions and modifications of basic principles --
Pedigree analysis, applications, and genetic testing --
Linkage, recombination, and eukaryotic gene mapping --
Chromosome variation --
Bacterial and viral genetic systems --
DNA: the chemical nature of the gene --
Chromosome structure and organelle DNA --
DNA replication and recombination --
Transcription --
RNA molecules and RNA processing --
The genetic code and translation --
Control of gene expression in bacteria --
Control of gene expression in eukaryotes --
Gene mutations and DNA repair --
Molecular genetic analysis and biotechnology --
Genomics and proteomics --
Epigenetics --
Developmental genetics and immunogenetics --
Cancer genetics --
Quantitative genetics --
Population genetics --
Evolutionary genetics.
