Title:
Introduction to biotechnology
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Edition:
2nd ed
Publication Information:
San Francisco, CA : Benjamin Cummings, 2009
Physical Description:
xviii, 343, [42] p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
ISBN:
9780321491459
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Summary
Summary
Thoroughly updated with practical information on the latest developments in the biotechnology field, this popular book provides the tools, practice, and basic knowledge for success in the biotech workforce. The Biotechnology Century and Its Workforce, An Introduction to Genes and Genomes, History of Genetic Manipulation: Recombinant DNA Technology, Proteins as Products, Microbial Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, DNA Fingerprinting and Forensic Analysis, Bioremediation, Aquatic Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Regulatory Biotechnology, Ethics and Biotechnology Market Description: Intended for readers interested in learning the basics of biotechnology.Author Notes
William Thieman, formerly of Ventura College, chaired one of the leading biotech programs in California. Co-author Michael A. Palladino is a molecular biologist with considerable experience in directing undergraduate student research in recombinant DNA technology; he is co-author of Concepts of Genetics, Ninth Edition as well as Understanding the Human Genome Project, Second Edition.
Table of Contents
| 1 The Biotechnology Century and Its Workforce |
| 2 An Introduction to Genes and Genomes |
| 3 Recombinant DNA Technology and Genomics |
| 4 Proteins as Products |
| 5 Microbial Biotechnology |
| 6 Plant Biotechnology |
| 7 Animal Biotechnology |
| 8 DNA Fingerprinting and Forensic Analysis |
| 9 Bioremediation |
| 10 Aquatic Biotechnology |
| 11 Medical Biotechnology |
| 12 Biotechnology Regulations |
| 13 Ethics and Biotechnology |
| Appendix I Answers to Questions |
| Appendix II The 20 Amino Acids of Proteins |
| Glossary |
| Index |
