Principles of genetics / D. Peter Snustad, Michael J. Simmons, John B. Jenkins ; epilogue by James F. Crow.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

BRIEF CONTENTS

An introduction to the science of Genetics
Chapter 1 The science of genetics 3
Chapter 2 Reproduction as the Basis of Heredity 14

Classical Analysis
Chapter 3 Mendelism: The Basic Principles of inheritance 40
Chapter 4 Extensions of Mendelism 60
Chapter 5 The chromosomal Basis of Mendelism 78
Chapter 6 Variations in chromosome Number and Structure 99
Chapter 7 Linkage, Crossing over and Chromosome Mapping in Eukaryotes 128
Chapter 8 Advanced Linkage Analysis 151

The Molecular Biology of Genes
Chapter 9 DNA and the molecular structure of chromosomes 180
Chapter 10 Replication of DNA and Chromosomes 212
Chapter 11 Transcription and RNA processing 248
Chapter 12 Translation and the genetics Code 281
Chapter 13 Mutation, DNA Repair, and Recombination 311
Chapter 14 Definitions of the Gene 349

The genetics of Viruses, Bacteria, Transposons, and Eukaryotic Organelles
Chapter 15 The Genetics of Viruses 380
Chapter 16 The Genetics of Bacteria 401
Chapter 17 Transposable Genetic Element 423
Chapter 18 The Genetics of Mitochondria and Chloroplasts 443

Molecular Genetic Analysis
Chapter 19 The Techniques of Molecular Genetics 462
Chapter 20 Molecular Analysis of Genes and Gene Products 501

The Regulation of Gene Expression
Chapter 21 Regulation of Gene Expression in prokaryotes 540
Chapter 22 Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes and Genetic Basis of Cancer 572
Chapter 23 The genetic Control of Animal Development 605
Chapter 24 The genetic Control of the Vertebrate Immune System 637

The Genetic Analysis of Complex Traits
Chapter 25 Complex Inheritance Patterns 667
Chapter 26 The genetic Control of Behavior 690

The Genetics of the Evolutionary Process
Chapter 27 Population genetics and Evolution 718
Chapter 28 Genetics and Speciation 739

Epilogue by James F. Crow 764