Concepts of Genetics (12th Edition)

12th Edition

ISBN: 9780134604718

Author: William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings, Charlotte A. Spencer, Michael A. Palladino, Darrell Killian

Publisher: PEARSON

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Concepts of Genetics (12th Edition)

Ch. 1 - Describe Mendels conclusions about how traits are...Ch. 1 - Review the Chapter Concepts list on p. 1. Most of...Ch. 1 - What is the chromosome theory of inheritance, and...Ch. 1 - Define genotype and phenotype. Describe how they...Ch. 1 - Given the state of knowledge at the time of the...Ch. 1 - Contrast chromosomes and genes.Ch. 1 - How is genetic information encoded in a DNA...Ch. 1 - Describe the central dogma of molecular genetics...Ch. 1 - How many different proteins, each with a unique...Ch. 1 - Outline the roles played by restriction enzymes...

Ch. 1 - What are some of the impacts of biotechnology on...Ch. 1 - Summarize the arguments for and against patenting...Ch. 1 - We all carry about 20,000 genes in our genome. So...Ch. 1 - How has the use of model organisms advanced our...Ch. 1 - If you knew that a devastating late-onset...Ch. 1 - Why do you think discoveries in genetics have been...Ch. 1 - The Age of Genetics was created by remarkable...

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