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Principles of Genetics, 5th Edition

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Principles of Genetics is one of the most popular texts in use for the introductory course. It opens a window on the rapidly advancing science of genetics by showing exactly how genetics is done. Throughout, the authors incorporate a human emphasis and highlight the role of geneticists to keep students interested and motivated. The Fifth Edition is now completely current with the latest developments in the field of genetics. The Fifth Edition continues to educate today’s students for tomorrow’s science by focusing on features that aid in content comprehension and application.

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Table of Contents

Introduction and Fundamentals

Chapter 1 The Science of Genetics

Chapter 2 Cellular Reproduction and Model Genetic Organisms

Classical Genetic Analysis

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 Mapping in Eukaryotes

Chapter 8 The Genetics of Bacteria and their Viruses

Chapter 9 DNA and the Molecular Structure of Chromosomes

Chapter 10 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 Regulation of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes and their Viruses

Chapter 20 Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes

Chapter 21 Genetic Control of Animal Development

Chapter 22 The Genetic Basis of Cancer

Chapter 23 Inheritance of Complex Traits

Chapter 24 Population Genetics

Chapter 25 Evolutionary Genetics

New To This Edition

New focus for this edition is Problem Solving.
A new feature called Focus on Problem Solving is a box in each chapter that guides the student through the analysis and solution of a representative genetic problem. This is designed to teach the student a methodology for problem solving. We have chosen a problem that involves important material in the chapter. The box lists the facts and concepts that are relevant to the problem and then explains how to obtain the solution. Further discussion on the problem in included within WileyPLUS. (Compare to Griffiths “Unpacking the Problem”)
GO Problems in WileyPLUS provide a step by step walk through of some of the most difficult end of chapter questions and problems in the book. Again these are intended to provide students with the tools for solving similar problems on their own.

Hallmark Features

Provides a balance between concepts and experimental detail, using experiments to help explain the “how” and “why” concepts were developed
Offers the human perspective on genetics, through numerous examples and pedagogical elements found in the text.
Features an excellent illustration program with many stepped-out figures. Also uses micrographs in conjunction with illustrations to show the “real” micrograph and “ideal” illustration together.
Includes a comprehensive set of problems and problem solving aids with all the tools necessary for successful student understanding of Genetics.