Chapter 4. The Molecular Biology of the Gene
Published Online: 27 JAN 2005
DOI: 10.1002/0471719188.ch4
Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Book Title
An Introduction to Human Molecular Genetics: Mechanisms of Inherited Diseases, Second Edition
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How to Cite
Pasternak, J. J. (2005) The Molecular Biology of the Gene, in An Introduction to Human Molecular Genetics: Mechanisms of Inherited Diseases, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471719188.ch4
Publication History
- Published Online: 27 JAN 2005
- Published Print: 1 JUN 2005
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471474265
Online ISBN: 9780471719182
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- DNA replication;
- dominant mutations and genetic disorders;
- decoding genetic information
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Properties of Genetic Material
Structure of DNA
DNA Replication
Decoding Genetic Information: RNA and Protein
Translation
Regulation of mRNA Transcription
Hemoglobinopathies and Thalassemias: An Abundance of Mutations
Nucleotide Sequence Alteration: Mutation
Mutations of Structural Genes
Nomenclature for Mutations
Dominant Mutations and Genetic Disorders
Key Terms
Summary
References
Review Questions