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9781410932402

The Role of Genes

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  • ISBN13:

    9781410932402

  • ISBN10:

    1410932400

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2008-12-15
  • Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree

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Summary

Why do people look like their parents? What is a double helix? Are mutations helpful or harmful? The visually stimulating 'Sci-Hi' books take learning science core curriculum to a whole new exciting level. Each title explores an area of life, physical, or earth science in a way that is both engaging and comprehensive.

Author Biography

Authors Eve Hartman, Ph.D., is a biochemist and a veteran writer and editor of science textbooks. Wendy Meshbesher is a freelance writer and editor.

Table of Contents

Genesp. 4
Classifying Traitsp. 6
Genes and Chromosomesp. 10
Genes and DNAp. 14
Mutationsp. 18
Gregor Mendelp. 20
Predicting Traitsp. 26
Human Traitsp. 30
Genetic Disorders and Diseasesp. 32
Selective Breedingp. 34
Amazing Pets!p. 36
Genes in the Newsp. 38
Role of Genes Reviewp. 42
Glossaryp. 44
Further Informationp. 47
Indexp. 48
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