1. The Scope of Modern Genetics

PART 1. GENES AS UNITS OF BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION
2. DNA

3. Genes

4. Transcription of DNA to RNA

5. Types of RNA Molecule: Messenger RNA

6. Types of RNA Molecule: Noncoding RNA

7. The Genetic Code

8. Protein Synthesis

9. Control of Gene Expression


PART 2. GENES AS UNITS OF INHERITANCE
10. DNA Replication

11. Inheritance of Genes during Eukaryotic Cell Division

12. Inheritance of Genes in Bacteria

13. Inheritance of Genes during Virus Infection Cycles

14. Inheritance of DNA Molecules during Eukaryotic Sexual Reproduction

15. Inheritance of Genes during Eukaryotic Sexual Reproduction

16. Mutation and DNA Repair

17. Inheritance of Genes in Populations


PART 3. GENETICS IN OUR MODERN WORLD
18. Genes in Differentiation and Development

19. The Human Genome

20. Genes and medicine

21. DNA in Forensics and Studies of Human History

22. Genes in Industry and Agriculture

23. The Ethical Issues Raised by Modern Genetics