Genetics
Principles, Concepts, and Implications
H.K. Jain
ISBN 978-1-57808-054-0; 1999; 454 Pages; US $ 44.20      Buy Now

This book attempts to trace the journey of genetics in the twentieth century. It recounts some landmark discoveries; and in doing so, draws attention to the basic concepts. The treatment has been kept simple so that, not only students of genetics and biology, but also all those who follow science, may find it of interest.

Contents:
. The Early Concepts of Heredity
. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance
. Chromosome Theory of Heredity
. Linkage and Linear Arrangement of Genes
. Genetic Recombination and Mechanism
. Gene Interactions
. Multiple Alleles
. Genes and Environment
. Genetic Determination of Quantitative Traits
. Genetic Basis of Sex Determination
. Genes in Human Heredity
. Chromosomes, Genes, and DNA
. Gene Mutations
. DNA Content and Variation
. Gene Structure and Concept
. Mutagenesis
. Gene Function
. General Nature of the Genetic Code
. Specific Nature of the Genetic Code
. Transfer and Translation of Genetic Information
. Regulation of Gene Activity
. Genetic Recombination in Micro-organisms and Molecular Mechanisms
. Genetic Determinants in Cytoplasm
. Chromosome Rearrangements
. Evolution of Diploids and Polyploids
. DNA Finds New Ways of Generating Variability
. Genes in Evolution
. Formation of New Races and Species
. Origin of Man and DNA Technology
. Evolution, Polymorphism, and DNA
. Emergence of Genetic Engineering
. Genes and Some Social Issues