Intended for brief Introductory Genetics courses for biology majors and premeds, or Introductory Genetics courses geared towards students in applied majors, such as agriculture, forestry, and nutrition. Known for its focus on conceptual understanding, problem-solving, and practical explanations, this best-seller is 32 pages shorter than its previous edition. New features of the Seventh Edition include new "Exploring Genomics" exercises for selected chapters, in-chapter summaries that follow concept introductions for efficient review, engaging case studies in each chapter, an expanded Companion Website with myeBook, and a new chapter on Behavioral Genetics.

Chapter 1 Introduction to Genetics
Chapter 2 Mitosis and Meiosis
Chapter 3 Mendelian Genetics
Chapter 4 Modification of Mendelian Ratios
Chapter 5 Sex Determination and Sex Chromosomes
Chapter 6 Chromosome Mutations : Variation in Number and Arrangement
Chapter 7 Linkage and Chromosome Mapping in Eukaryotes
Chapter 8 Genetic Analysis and Mapping in Bacteria and Bacteriophages
Chapter 9 DNA Structure and Analysis
Chapter 10 DNA Replication and Recombination
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