Offers a comprehensive and timely introduction to modern genetics. Focusing on the essential aspects of molecular biology, the editor provides a well-written, accessible presentation of the complex field of molecular genetics. Table of contents Foundations of Genetics. Chromosomes and Distribution of the Genetic Material. Chromosomes and Gamete Formation. Genetic Interactions. Alleles, Antigens, and Antibodies. Sex and Inheritance. Continuous Variation. Genes on the Same Chromosome. Further Aspects of Linkage and Crossing Over. Changes in Chromosome Structure and Number. Chemistry of the Gene. Information Transfer. Molecular Interactions in Transcription and Translation. Gene Mutation. Bacterial Genetic Systems. Viruses and Their Genetic Systems. Control Mechanisms and Differentiation. Controls Throughout the Life Cycle. The Impact of Genetic Manipulation. Further Applications of Molecular Biology. Nonchromosomal Genetic Information. Glossary. Answers to Review Questions. Index.