Description
Book SynopsisInstant Notes in Molecular Biology, Fourth Edition is the perfect text for undergraduates looking for a concise introduction to the subject, or a study guide to use before examinations. Each topic begins with a summary of essential factsâ'an ideal revision checklistâ'followed by a description of the subject that focuses on core information, with clear, simple diagrams that are easy for students to understand and recall in essays and exams.
Table of ContentsA. Information Processing and Macromolecules
B. Properties of Nucleic Acids
C. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Chromosome Structure
D. DNA Replication
E. DNA Damage, Repair and Recombination
F. Transcription in Prokaryotes
G. Regulation of Transcription in Prokaryotes
H. Transcription in Eukaryotes
I. Regulation of Transcription in Eukaryotes
J. RNA Processing and RNPs
K. The Genetic Code and tRNA
L. Protein Synthesis
M. Bacteriophages and Eukaryotic Viruses
N. Cell Cycle and Cancer
O. Gene Manipulation
P. Cloning Vectors
Q. Gene Libraries and Screening
R. Analysis and uses of Cloned DNA
S. Functional Genomics and the new Technologies
