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Genetics experiments / Pamela Walker, Elaine Wood.

By: Contributor(s): Series: Facts on File science experimentsNew York, NY : Facts on File, c2011Description: xviii, 158 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 9780816081738
  • 0816081735
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 576.5078/W151
LOC classification:
  • QH440.4 .W35 2011
Other classification:
  • GRef./HS
Contents:
Cells in mitosis -- Amino acids in sickle cell anemia -- Genetic engineering with plasmids -- Meiosis -- Inheritance of traits -- Predicted and actual results of genetic crosses -- Inheritance of taste -- Using karyotypes to diagnose conditions -- Extracting DNA from cheek cells -- Design an organism's traits -- Chromosomal mutations -- Traits of parents and offspring are not identical -- Transmission of sex-linked mutations -- Pedigrees show traits within families -- Model of a DNA molecule -- Introduction to gel electrophoresis -- DNA gel electrophoresis -- Control of gene expression -- Genetics learning centers -- Genetic engineering presentation.
Summary: Presents new, tested experiments related to the intriguing field of genetics. The experiments are designed to promote interest in science in and out of the classroom, and to improve critical-thinking skills.
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Barcode
General Reference General Reference High School Library General Reference Section GC GRef./HS 576.5078/W151 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 32661HS
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GRef./HS 570/H240 Nature / GRef./HS 570.03/In235 Schaum's A-Z biology / GRef./HS 571.203 L521 The World of Plant Life GRef./HS 576.5078/W151 Genetics experiments / GRef. /HS 577.03 H114 Habitats of the World GRef./HS 577.0724/W151 Ecology experiments / GRef./HS 577.16/So489 Food chains and webs :

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cells in mitosis -- Amino acids in sickle cell anemia -- Genetic engineering with plasmids -- Meiosis -- Inheritance of traits -- Predicted and actual results of genetic crosses -- Inheritance of taste -- Using karyotypes to diagnose conditions -- Extracting DNA from cheek cells -- Design an organism's traits -- Chromosomal mutations -- Traits of parents and offspring are not identical -- Transmission of sex-linked mutations -- Pedigrees show traits within families -- Model of a DNA molecule -- Introduction to gel electrophoresis -- DNA gel electrophoresis -- Control of gene expression -- Genetics learning centers -- Genetic engineering presentation.

Presents new, tested experiments related to the intriguing field of genetics. The experiments are designed to promote interest in science in and out of the classroom, and to improve critical-thinking skills.

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