Principles of Genetics

Snustad provides scientists with the confidence to apply problem solving to the major principals of genetics. It eases them into the art of problem solving by integrating problems within each chapter. A clear connection between key principals and related problems is presented in each chapter. Icons help them clearly see how a problem is worked out before reading on. The fifth edition has also been revised with an improved art program. It offers more balanced coverage of traditional and modern topics by weaving classical genetics with molecular genetics, and illustrating the connection between the two. The book is problem-solving-centric as well. Chapters now contain problems that correlate with major principals. Coverage of both classic experiments and current research will allow scientists to gain perspective on the process of science.

Introduction and FundamentalsChapter 1 The Science of GeneticsChapter 2 Cellular Reproduction and Model Genetic OrganismsClassical Genetic AnalysisChapter 3 Mendelism: The Basic Principles of InheritanceChapter 4 Extensions of MendelismChapter 5 The Chromosomal Basis of MendelismChapter 6 Variation in Chromosome Number and StructureChapter 7 Linkage, Crossing Over, and Chromosome Mapping in EukaryotesChapter 8 The Genetics of Bacteria and their VirusesChapter 9 DNA and the Molecular Structure of ChromosomesChapter 10 Replication of DNA and ChromosomesChapter 11 Transcription and RNA ProcessingChapter 12 Translation and the Genetic CodeChapter 13 Mutation, DNA Repair, and RecombinationChapter 14 Definitions of the GeneChapter 15 The Techniques of Molecular GeneticsChapter 16 GenomicsChapter 17 Applications of Molecular GeneticsChapter 18 Transposable Genetic ElementsChapter 19 Regulation of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes and their VirusesChapter 20 Regulation of Gene Expression in EukaryotesChapter 21 Genetic Control of Animal DevelopmentChapter 22 The Genetic Basis of CancerChapter 23 Inheritance of Complex TraitsChapter 24 Population GeneticsChapter 25 Evolutionary Genetics