Overview
Genetics is the branch of the life sciences concerned with heredity, the transmission of characteristics down generations, and variation, the structural or functional divergence of characteristics among organisms. The high-interest experiments in GENETICS EXPERIMENTS will engage students and enable them to participate in science in a hands-on and fun way. Filled with 20 experiments, this new book is supported by full-color figures and line illustrations, as well as tables, charts, and print and Web resources. Topics explored include genetics survey, inheritance of sickle cell anemia, genetic engineering,\xa0family pedigree, and plant genetics.