Lewis, Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications © 2010 9e, Student Edition (Reinforced Binding)

by Lewis, Ricki

• ISBN13: 9780078936463
• ISBN10: 0078936462
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-10-05
• Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Pub

Summary

Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications, ninth edition clearly explains what genes are, how they function, how they interact with the environment, and how our understanding of genetics has changed since completion of the human genome project. Meticulously updated, focused on concepts, and rich with personal stories from people whose lives are dramatically affected by the principles being discussed,Human Geneticsis a textbook that will prepare the next generation of citizens for the decisions that lie ahead.Visit the OnlineLearning Center

Table of Contents

Human Genetics, 9e

Part 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Overview of Genetics
Chapter 2 Cells
Chapter 3 Meiosis and Development

Part 2 Transmission Genetics

Chapter 4 Single-Gene Inheritance
Chapter 5 Beyond Mendel’s Laws
Chapter 6 Matters of Sex
Chapter 7 Multifactorial Traits
Chapter 8 Genetics of Behavior

Part 3 DNA and Chromosomes

Chapter 9 DNA Structure and Replication
Chapter 10 Gene Action: From DNA to Protein
Chapter 11 Gene Expression and Epigenetics
Chapter 12 Gene Mutation
Chapter 13 Chromosomes

Part 4 Population Genetics

Chapter 14 Constant Allele Frequencies
Chapter 15 Changing Allele Frequencies
Chapter 16 Human Ancestry and Eugenics

Part 5 Immunity and Cancer

Chapter 17 Genetics of Immunity
Chapter 18 Genetics of Cancer

Part 6 Genetic Technology

Chapter 19 Genetic Technologies: Amplifying, Modifying, and Monitoring DNA
Chapter 20 Genetic Testing and Treatment
Chapter 21 Reproductive Technologies
Chapter 22 Genomics