Genetics
2014
eBook
Abstract: Describes the principles of molecular biology and genetics, including information on DNA, genetic engineering, sexual and asexual reproduction, and cloning.
Main title:
Genetics / [editor, Andrew Solway].
Author:
Solway, Andrew, editorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Work:
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2014.Redding, Conn. : Brown Bear Books, [2009]
Collation:
1 online resource (41 entries) : 40 images ; digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Also available in print.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 112 pages : color illustrations
Contents:
Introduction -- Units of Life -- Inside the Nucleus -- Tracking Down Molecules -- Making the Message -- Passing on the Message -- Bacteria and Viruses -- Proteins and Amino Acids -- The Genetic Code -- Translating the Code -- Switching Genes On and Off -- Programming Development -- The Limits of Life -- Sexual Reproduction -- Determination of Sex -- Reproduction without Sex -- Mendel's Breakthrough -- Mixing the Genes -- Evolution by Natural Selection -- Genetic Drift -- Variation and Survival -- Strategies for Survival -- The Rise and Fall of Species -- Species and Other Kin -- Shared Evolution -- The Record in the Rocks -- The Earliest Life Forms -- An Explosion of Life -- Life Moves onto Land -- Winners and Losers -- The Evolution of Humankind -- Engineering New Life -- Finding the Genes -- The Human Genome Project -- Living Factories -- Cloning -- The New Farming Revolution -- Glossary -- Further Research.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781781210918 (print)1781210918 (print)9781784024345 (electronic version)
Dewey class:
576.5
LC class:
QH430
Language:
English
BRN:
502172
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