Introduction to Animal Cytogenetics

ISBN-13: 9780412546006 / Angielski / Miękka / 1993 / 238 str.

Herbert C. MacGregor; H. C. MacGregor

Opis

This book presents animal cytology as a science of seeing and interpreting chromosome form and behaviour, and of appreciating its evolutionary significance. Its principal objective is to help students develop a basic understanding and confidence on all matters relating to animal chromosomes.

Recenzje

An excellent textbook. - Bioogist

Spis treści

Chromosome in mitosis. Karyology and evolution. Meiosis. Sex chromosomes and sex determination. Polyploidy in animals. Inactivation and elimination of chromosomes. DNA replication, endomitosis and trophic polyploidy. The nucleolus organizer and gene amplification. Lampbrush chromosomes. DNA sequences and genome evolution. Human clinical cytogenetics. Outlook for 2001. Appendices. Species index. Index.