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Principles of Genetics

Principles of Genetics

Paperback

Biology

ISBN10: 6207808304
ISBN13: 9786207808304
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: Oct 10 2024
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Genetics is the study of heredity and variation in living organisms. At its core are several key principles that govern how traits are passed from generation to generation. Heredity: Traits are inherited from parents through the transmission of genetic information encoded in DNA. Mendelian Inheritance: Gregor Mendel's inheritance laws, including segregation and independent assortment, describe how genes are passed down and expressed in offspring. Genetic Variation: Genetic variation arises from mutations, genetic recombination, and gene flow, contributing to diversity within and between populations. Gene Expression: The process of gene expression involves transcription of DNA into RNA and translation of RNA into proteins, which determine an organism's traits and functions. Genetic Disorders: Mutations and genetic abnormalities can lead to genetic disorders, affecting health and development. Population Genetics: Population genetics studies genetic variation and evolution within populations, including factors such as natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow.

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