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Genes chromosomes and evolution created by Beryl G. Ashton

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Series: (The principles of modern biology)Publication details: London Longman 1967Description: 172 pagesContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 582323177
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Contents:
Introduction, Chapter 1 Phenotypic variation, 2 - Mendelism, 3 - The chromosomes in heredity, 4 - Some exceptions to random assortment, 5 - Genetic variation, 6 - Breeding systems, 7 - Evolution through natural selection, 8 - Genetics in plant and animal breeding, 9 - Human genetics, 10 - Our concept of the gene
Summary: This book provides an introductory survey of genetics suitable for sixth-form study. Detailed instructions for practical work are included.Phenotypic variation is considered and interpreted in terms of Mendelian principles, chromosome behaviour and environmental influence.Further chapters deal with breeding systems and the selective action of the environment in promoting evolution. The book concludes with chapters on the importance of genetics in agriculture and its implications for society. Finally, there is an outline of recent research into the structure and role of DNA.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction, Chapter 1 Phenotypic variation, 2 - Mendelism, 3 - The chromosomes in heredity, 4 - Some exceptions to random assortment, 5 - Genetic variation, 6 - Breeding systems, 7 - Evolution through natural selection, 8 - Genetics in plant and animal breeding, 9 - Human genetics, 10 - Our concept of the gene

This book provides an introductory survey of genetics suitable for sixth-form study. Detailed instructions for practical work are included.Phenotypic variation is considered and interpreted in terms of Mendelian principles, chromosome behaviour and environmental influence.Further chapters deal with breeding systems and the selective action of the environment in promoting evolution. The book concludes with chapters on the importance of genetics in agriculture and its implications for society. Finally, there is an outline of recent research into the structure and role of DNA.

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