Premier Authorship
This accomplished author team is highly regarded as prominent scientists and leaders in each their respective fields and their book incorporates these constant changes and best conveys the practice of genetics today.
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Unmatched Experimental Focus
In the text narrative—the authors vividly recreate the landmark experiments that helped establish fundamental concepts. To further their understanding of genetics as a science, students analyze data, draw conclusions, and are taught to think like geneticists throughout the text.
What Geneticists Are Doing Today Feature
Suggests how genetic techniques are being used today to answer specific biological questions.
Thorough Coverage of Model Organisms
The authors highlight model organisms numerous ways throughout the text: In a section in Chapter 1; in Model Organism boxes presented in context; in a Brief Guide to Model Organisms at the back of the book’ and in the index on the inside back cover which shows chapter-by-chapter page references throughout the text.
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A Focus on High- Quality, Versatile Problem Sets
Span the full range of degrees of difficulty and are proven to be exceptionally valuable for study and review.
Solved Problems
Found at the end of each chapter, these worked examples illustrate how geneticists apply principles to experimental data.
Working with the Figures
A new set of problems included with each chapter asks students pointed questions about figures in the chapter. These questions encourage students to think about the figures and helps them to assess their understanding of key concepts.
Unpacking the Problems
A genetics problem draws on a complex matrix of concepts and information. "Unpacking the Problems" exercises address this fact. To solve them, students answer 15 to 20 questions related to one specific genetic issue. Each question involves a different genetic principle--students learn to approach problem-solving strategically, one step at a time, concept upon concept.