The Thrive in Bioscience guides are written to help students achieve exam success in all core areas of bioscience. Each title in the series encourages students to follow four simple steps to maximize learning potential: Step 1: Review the facts The revision guides are designed to make learning quick and effective: * Information is set out in bullet points, making content easy to take in. * Clear, uncluttered illustrations illuminate key points. * Key concept panels summarize essential learning points. Step 2: Check your understanding Students are encouraged to: * Complete the questions at the...

The new edition of Introducing Genetics is a clear, concise, and accessible guide to inheritance and variation in individuals and populations. It first establishes the principles of Mendelian inheritance and the nature of chromosomes, before tackling quantitative and population genetics. The final three chapters introduce the molecular mechanisms that underlie genetics, including the techniques responsible for the current genetic revolution.

As genetics affects all living organisms, examples are taken from insects, plants, animals, and humans. Each chapter ends with a set...