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Genetics: Analysis and Principles

by Robert J. Brooker
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Genetics: Analysis and Principles is a one-semester, introductory genetics textbook that takes an experimental approach to understanding genetics. By weaving one or two experiments into the narrative of each chapter, students can simultaneously explore the scientific method and understand the genetic principles that have been learned from these experiments.

Rob Brooker, author of market leading texts in Genetics and Intro Biology for majors, brings his clear and accessible writing style to this new edition.

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Synopsis

Genetics: Analysis and Principles is a one-semester, introductory genetics textbook that takes an experimental approach to understanding genetics. By weaving one or two experiments into the narrative of each chapter, students can simultaneously explore the scientific method and understand the genetic principles that have been learned from these experiments.

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A genetics text with strong emphasis on the scientific method. Each chapter incorporates one or two experiments which are analyzed according to the scientific method and the genetic principles which are derived from the method, allowing students to see the connection between scientific analysis and principles. Includes problem sets, chapter summaries, notes on links between genes and traits, color illustrations, b&w photos, and experiments illustrated with descriptions, parallel diagrams, and concept explanations. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About the Author, Robert J. Brooker

Robert J. Brooker (Ph.D., Yale University) is a Professor in the Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. He received his B.A. in Biology at Wittenberg University in 1978.

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A genetics text with strong emphasis on the scientific method. Each chapter incorporates one or two experiments which are analyzed according to the scientific method and the genetic principles which are derived from the method, allowing students to see the connection between scientific analysis and principles. Includes problem sets, chapter summaries, notes on links between genes and traits, color illustrations, b&w photos, and experiments illustrated with descriptions, parallel diagrams, and concept explanations. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Book Details

Published
January 1, 2011
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Pages
864
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780073525280

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