Includes bibliographical references (page [44]) and index.
Contents
Introduction -- How genetics began -- Cells and chromosomes -- How genes are passed on -- Halves and doubles -- What are genes made of -- How genes work -- Effects of genes -- Controlling genes -- Genes and development -- When genes change -- Genetics and evolution -- Genomes -- Microbes and genes -- Genetic engineering -- Biotechnology and GMOs -- Hunan genetics -- Genetics and medicine -- Glossary -- Further reading -- Index.
