Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, 6th Edition

Note: This is a Standalone book and does not include Access Card/Code.

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 continues the Pierce tradition of pedagogical excellence and scientific currency.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Genetics
Chapter 2 Chromosomes and Cellular Reproduction
Chapter 3 Basic Principles of Heredity
Chapter 4 Sex Determination and Sex-Linked Characteristics
Chapter 5 Extensions and Modifications of Basic Principles
Chapter 6 Pedigree Analysis, Applications, and Genetic Testing
Chapter 7 Linkage, Recombination, and Eukaryotic Gene Mapping
Chapter 8 Chromosome Variation
Chapter 9 Bacterial and Viral Genetic Systems
Chapter 10 DNA: The Chemical Nature of the Gene
Chapter 11 Chromosome Structure and Organelle DNA
Chapter 12 DNA Replication and Recombination
Chapter 13 Transcription
Chapter 14 RNA Molecules and RNA Processing
Chapter 15 The Genetic Code and Translation
Chapter 16 Control of Gene Expression in Bacteria
Chapter 17 Control of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes
Chapter 18 Gene Mutations and DNA Repair
Chapter 19 Molecular Genetic Analysis and Biotechnology
Chapter 20 Genomics and Proteomics
Chapter 21 Epigenetics
Chapter 22 Developmental Genetics and Immunogenetics
Chapter 23 Cancer Genetics
Chapter 24 Quantitative Genetics
Chapter 25 Population Genetics
Chapter 26 Evolutionary Genetics