Principles of Genetics, 4th Edition

by D. Peter Snustad (Univ. of Minnesota); Michael J. Simmons (Univ. of Minnesota)

• ISBN13: 9780471699392
• ISBN10: 047169939X
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-11-01
• Publisher: WILEY

Summary

In the rapidly advancing science of genetics, currency and accuracy are critical in any book. This book presents the most up-to-date developments in genetics as well as the fundamental principles. It stresses how genetics is done and provides historical and biographical insights to the people and events that have made genetics a pre-eminent science. The new edition incorporates organizational changes to make the book more modern, including earlier DNA coverage. A new design also highlights numerous practice problems that help reinforce important concepts. * Provides a comprehensive and balanced view of both Classical Mendelian topics and modern Molecular topics. * Incorporates the latest findings from Genomics and Proteomics. * Includes numerous high-quality illustrations with stepped-out art to help readers visualize complex processes. * Offers the analytical tools that readers will need for problem solving.

Author Biography

Pete Snustad has served as Dean of Undergraduate Studies at UMN and continues to teach Genetics every year.  He received his Ph.D. at the University of California, Davis.

Michael Simmons is a well-regarded Genetics researcher and very focused teacher.  He ran the intro general biology course at UMN for years and has an excellent feel for content and pedagogy as well as being on top of his field.  He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. The Science of Genetics.

Chapter 2. Cellular Reproduction and Model Genetic.

Chapter 3. Mendelism: The Basic Principles of Inheritance.

Chapter 4. Extensions of Mendelism.

Chapter 5. The Chromosomal Basis of Mendelism.

Chapter 6. Variation in Chromosome Number and Structure.

Chapter 7. Linkage, Crossing Over, and Chromosome

Chapter 8. The Genetics of Microorganisms.

Chapter 9. DNA and the Molecular Structure of Chromosomes.

 Chapter10. Replication of DNA and Chromosomes.

Chapter 11. Transcription and RNA Processing.

Chapter 12. Translation and the Genetic Code.

Chapter 13. Mutation, DNA Repair, and Recombination.

 Chapter 14. Definitions of the Gene.

 Chapter 15. The Techniques of Molecular Genetics.

 Chapter 16. Genomics.

 Chapter 17. Applications of Molecular Genetics.

 Chapter 18. Transposable Genetic Elements.

 Chapter 19. The Genetics of Mitochondria and Chloroplasts.

 Chapter 20. Regulation of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes and Their Viruses.

 Chapter 21. Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes.

 Chapter 22. The Genetic Control of Animal Development.

 Chapter 23. The Genetic Control of the Vertebrate Immune System.

 Chapter 24. The Genetic Basis of Cancer.

 Chapter 25. Inheritance of Complex Traits.

 Chapter 26. Population Genetics.

 Chapter 27. Evolutionary Genetics.

 Epilogue: Genetics Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, a Personal View.

 Bibliography.

 Photo and Illustrations Credits.

 Glossary.

 Answers to Odd-Numbered Questions and Problems.

 Index.