Genetics : a conceptual approach / Benjamin A. Pierce, Southwestern University

Includes index.

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.

With Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, Pierce brings a master teacher's experience to the introductory genetics textbook, clarifying this complex subject by focusing on the big picture of genetics concepts. The new edition features an emphasis on problem-solving and relevant applications, while incorporating the latest trends in genetics research.