Introduction to Genetics: Dense, Focused Foundations in Transmission, Molecular, and Population Genetics (Genetics for Beginners) [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

Master the essentials of genetics—fast. This undergraduate-friendly textbook delivers a broad, streamlined survey of the field in 33 concise chapters. Each chapter opens with crisp, exam-focused theory and closes with multiple-choice questions to lock in what you learned. No fluff. No filler. Just the fundamentals you need—from Mendel to modern genomics.Why you’ll love itDense, focused coverage: A complete, big-picture tour of genetics without getting lost in the weeds.Learn-by-doing design: Theory first, multiple-choice questions immediately after to reinforce every concept.Exam-ready structure: Clean explanations, key terms, and high-yield takeaways that help you study smarter.Modern and relevant: From classical transmission genetics to CRISPR, epigenetics, GWAS, and cancer genomics.Built for undergraduates: Accessible yet rigorous, ideal for biology majors, pre-med students, and self-learners.What’s insideFoundations: DNA, chromosomes, mitosis/meiosis, Mendelian laws, linkage, mappingMolecular genetics: Replication, repair, transcription, translation, gene regulationBeyond genes: Epigenetics, noncoding RNAs, mobile elements, genome architectureVariation and populations: Quantitative genetics, GWAS, population genetics, evolutionApplications: Microbial genetics, phage genetics, cytogenetics, cancer genomics, gene therapy, and ELSIWho it’s forUndergrads seeking a broad but shallow introduction to geneticsStudents preparing for exams who want targeted practice at the end of every chapterInstructors looking for a compact, adaptable text with built-in assessmentsAnyone who wants the essentials of modern genetics in a fast, structured formatHow to use this bookSprint through a chapter’s theory, then test yourself with the MCQsBuild a review plan using chapter endpoints for quick self-assessmentPair with lecture notes or lab work to connect core ideas to practice Read more