6. Chromosome Mutations: Variation in Number and Arrangement
7. Linkage and Mapping in Eukaryotes
8. Genetic Analysis and Mapping in Bacteria and Phage
9. DNA Structure and Analysis
10. DNA Replication and Recombination
11. Chromosome Structure and DNA Sequence Organization
12. The Genetic Code and Transcription
13. Translation and Proteins
14. Gene Mutation, DNA Repair, and Transposable
15. Regulation of Genetic Expression
16. Cancer and the Regulation of the Cell Cycle
17. Recombinant DNA Technology and Gene Cloning
18. Genomics and Proteomics
19. Applications and Ethics of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
20. Developmental Genetics
21. Genetics and Behavior
22. Quantitative Genetics
23. Population and Evolutionary Genetics
24. Conservation Genetics
Glossary / Answers to Selected Problems and Discussion Questions
WSK Chapters 2-13, 21, 24, Essays (with CS)
MRC Chapters 1, 17-18, 20, 22-23, Glossary
CS Chapters 14-16, 19, Essays (with WSK)
New To This Edition
A new chapter on Behavioral Genetics?Chapter 21?has been added. It includes contemporary views of this exciting field as well as current research.
Case Studies appear at the end of each chapter, topics include the use of triploid (mostly sterile) carp as a biological control agent to deal with aquatic vegetation overgrowth (instead of herbicides) in waterways (Chapter 6) and the loss of genetic diversity in crop plants as a by-product of the Green Revolution (Chapter 24).
“Essential Points” appear after key sections and summarize the chapter’s 5-10 key points for efficient review.
Exploring Genomics exercises appear in selected chapters and help students connect genetics with genomics, bioinformatics, and proteomics. Exercises direct students to explore a wide variety of online resources.
Revised and updated content, including several new figures, on whole genome shotgun sequencing approaches, bioinformatics, BLAST searches, DNA sequence alignment, gene annotation, mass spectrometry, pahrmacogenomics, the use of microarrays for genetic testing and for detecting microbial pathogens, RNA interference (RNAi) for gene therapy, applications of RNAi technology in biotech and medicine, and ethical issues associated with agricultural biotechnology, particularly GM plants.
Agricultural examples have been added, such as new coverage on the molecular basis of the wrinkled trait in peas.
“Your Turn” activities have been added to Genes, Technology, and Society boxes to encourage students to actively explore recent developments and ethical concerns such as using transgenic plants as edible vaccines to treat cholera (Chapter 8) and developing new rice varieties as part of the Green Revolution (Chapter 22).
The Genetics Place Companion Website has been reorganized and expanded to include an integrated myeBook, new Research Navigator activities, and RSS updates.
Research Navigator problems ask students to go to or search for articles about genetics topics and to write summaries or compare research in one article with those in another. This is an excellent way to engage students in writing about genetics. Found on the The Genetics Place Companion Website.
