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Genetics (11th Hour)

by Sandra Pennington

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

The 11th Hour Series of revision guides are designed for quick reference.

The organization of these books actively involves students in the learning process and reinforces concepts. At the end of each chapter there is a test including multiple choice questions, true/false questions and short answer questions, and every answer involves an explanation. Each book contains icons in the text indicating additional support on a dedicated web page.

Students having difficulties with their courses will find this an excellent way to raise their grades.

  • Clinical correlations or everyday applications include examples from the real world to help students understand key concepts more readily.

  • Dedicated web page, there 24 hours a day, will give extra help, tips, warnings of trouble spots, extra visuals and more.

  • A quick check on what background students will need to apply helps equip them to conquer a topic.

  • The most important information is highlighted and explained, showing the big picture and eliminating the guesswork.

  • After every topic and every chapter, lots of opportunity for drill is provided in every format, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, essay.

  • An easy trouble spot identifier demonstrates which areas need to be reinforced and where to find information on them.

  • Practice midterms and finals prep them for the real thing.

Synopsis:

Real Life! Clinical Correlations or everyday Applications include examples from the real world to help students understand key concepts more readily.
-- Online! Dedicated webpage, there 24 hours a day, will give extra help, tips, warnings of trouble spots, extra visuals and more.
-- Essential Background! A quick check on what background students will need to apply helps equip them to conquer a topic.
-- Key Points! The most Important information Is highlighted and explained, showing the big picture and eliminating the guesswork.
-- Mini Practice Tests! After every topic and every chapter, lots of opportunity for drill is provided in every format, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, essay.
-- Performance Checks! An easy trouble spot identifier demonstrates which areas need to be reinforced and where to find information on them.
-- Sample Exams! Practice midterms and finals prep them for the real thing.

Synopsis:

The 11th Hour Series of revision guides have been designed for quick reference.

The organisation of these books will involve students actively in the learning process and reinforcement of concepts. At the end of each chapter there will be a test including multiple choice questions, true/false questions and short answer questions, every answer will involve an explanation. Each book will contain icons in the text indicating additional support on a dedicated web-page.

Students having difficulties with their courses will find this an excellent way to raise their grades.

Table of Contents

1. Mendelian Inheritance.

2. Probability and Statistics.

3. Extensions of Mendelian Inheritance.

4. Linkage.

5. DNA, RNA and Proteins.

6. Mutation.

7. Chromosomal Aberrations.

8. The Gene as a Function Unit.

9. Techniques of Molecular Genetics.

10. Population Genetics

Product Details

ISBN:
9780632044382
Subtitle:
Introduction to Genetics
Author:
Pennington, Sandra
Author:
Pennington
Publisher:
Wiley-Blackwell
Location:
Malden, Mass
Subject:
Evolution
Subject:
Study Guides
Subject:
Genetics
Subject:
Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics
Copyright:
Series:
11th Hour
Series Volume:
611-96-1
Publication Date:
October 1999
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
10.94x8.50x.50 in. 1.20 lbs.

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