Primer of Genetic Analysis A Problems Approach [Hardcover]

A student-tested primer providing guided instruction in the analysis and interpretation of genetic principles and problem solving.This third edition of a student-tested study aid provides guided instruction in the analysis and interpretation of genetic principles and problem solving. All core areas of genetics are covered, and problems are provided to test understanding. It will complement any genetics textbook or stand alone as a review manual.This third edition of a student-tested study aid provides guided instruction in the analysis and interpretation of genetic principles and problem solving. All core areas of genetics are covered, and problems are provided to test understanding. It will complement any genetics textbook or stand alone as a review manual.This third edition of a student-tested primer provides guided instruction in the analysis and interpretation of genetic principles and problem solving. All core areas of genetics are covered. Each section is introduced with a summary of key concepts and terms. A series of problems, graded from simple to more complex, then allows students to test their understanding of the material. Each question is accompanied by a detailed explanation. This new edition includes additional problems, extensively expanded coverage of molecular biology throughout, new overview chapters, and an expanded glossary.1. Overview of genetic organization and scale; 2. Mitosis and meiosis; 3. Nucleic acids: DNA and RNA; 4. Basic mendelian genetics; 5. Probability and chi-square; 6. Sex-linkage and gene interactions; 7. Pedigree analysis; 8. Overview of basic statistical testing; 9. Quantitative inheritance; 10. Overview of genetic mapping; 11. Assessing chromosome linkage relationships; 12. Linkage and mapping in diploids; 13. Mapping in bacteria and viruses; 14. Overview of types of genetic change; 15. Gene mutation; 16. Changes in chromosome number and structure; 17. Protein synthesis and the genetic code; 18. Gene regulation and developmel£o