Concepts of Molecular Genetics

Contents: 1. DNA: the primary genetic material. 2. Genetic transcription and translation: the role of the RNAs in protein synthesis. 3. Gene enzyme relationships: genetic control of cellular metabolism. 4. Mutation: a molecular view of the process and its consequences. 5. Genetic regulation: cellular control systems. 6. Genetic recombination: its mode and mechanism in microorganisms. 7. Gene fine structure analysis. 8. Prospective. Index.

Concepts of Molecular Genetics distills the essence of biochemical genetics into a brief text suitable for the undergraduate student. Detailed descriptions of key experiments are included in order to convey to the reader the fact that the phenomenal progress in this field has been primarily due to ingenious experimental design by individual research geneticists. Extensive use is made of illustrations, especially to portray cellular mechanisms.

This book presents a view in depth of the principal aspects of life science. Each chapter treats a discrete topic within the scope of biology and each is designed for students who are exposed to the topics for the first time. Since considerable ferment exists in the biological sciences today, it is increasingly important to keep pace with current developments. The goal of this book is to reflect these developments, making the concepts of the current biology available to undergraduate students.