Introduction to genetics
Chromosomes and cellular reproduction
Basic principles of heredity
Sex determination and sex-linked characteristics
Extensions and modifications of basic principles
Pedigree analysis, applications, and genetic testing
Linkage, recombination, and eukaryotic gene mapping
Chromosome variation
Bacterial and viral genetic systems
DNA : the chemical nature of the gene
Chromosome structure and organelle DNA
DNA replication and recombination
Transcription
RNA molecules and RNA processing
The genetic code and translation
Control of gene expression in bacteria
Control of gene expression in eukaryotes
Gene mutations and DNA repair
Molecular genetic analysis and biotechnology
Genomics and proteomics
Epigenetics
Developmental genetics and immunogenetics
Cancer genetics
Quantitative genetics
Population genetics
Evolutionary genetics
Appendix A: Reference guide to model genetic organisms
Appendix B: Working with fractions: a review
Appendix C: Glossary
Appendix D: Answers to selected problems
Appendix E: Index

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