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Paramecium : genetics and epigenetics

Title
Paramecium : genetics and epigenetics / G.H. Beale, John R. Preer, Jr.
Author
Beale, Geoffrey.
Publication
Boca Raton : CRC Press, [2008], ©2008.
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Preer, John R., 1918-
Description
xxi, 191 pages : illustrations; 25 cm
Summary
"The techniques used to decipher the genetic makeup of species as well as epigenetic mechanisms are essential for explaining life forms and studying their DNA. As a eukaryotic model, Paramecium is well suited for genetic analysis. Taking a rather unconventional view of genetics, Paramecium: Genetics and Epigenetics explores how to use this protozoan as a basis for studying complex cells." "The book discusses various aspects of Paramecium, including the cortex, the cytoplasm, nuclei, asexual fission, conjugation, autogamy, macronuclear regeneration, cytogamy, life cycle phases, and behavior. It examines the assorted mating types of the genus and how these mating types are determined. It also elucidates some techniques that identify genetically defined genes with the DNA from a library that comprises those genes and details the genetic, epigenetic, chemical, and molecular facets of several different traits. In addition, the authors chronicle the history and reemergence of investigating RNA and DNA in Paramecium."--BOOK JACKET.
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  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Mating Types in Paramecium -- Ch. 3. General Description of the Protista and of Paramecium -- Ch. 4. Methods of Studying Genetic Processes in Organisms of the Paramecium aurelia Species Group -- Ch. 5. The Determination of Mating Types in Paramecium -- Ch. 6. Symbionts and Mitochondria of Paramecium -- Ch. 7. Determination of i-Antigens -- Ch. 8. Micronuclei and Macronuclei -- Ch. 9. Ribosomal RNA and DNA -- Ch. 10. Cortical Morphogenesis -- Ch. 11. Behavior -- Ch. 12. Epigenetics.
ISBN
  • 9780415257855 (hardcover : alk. paper)
  • 0415257859 (hardcover : alk. paper)
LCCN
2007048391
OCLC
  • ocn182613564
  • 182613564
  • SCSB-5413653
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Columbia University Libraries