Chromosome Biology

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Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Introduction....Pages 3-6
A Historical Perspective on Chromosome Structure, Function, and Behavior....Pages 7-21
Microscopes: Basic Tools for Cytogenetics....Pages 22-30
Front Matter....Pages 31-31
Chromosomes in the Mitotic Cell Cycle....Pages 33-43
Meiosis and Gamete Formation: A View of Chromosomes in the Germline....Pages 44-66
Chromosome Morphology and Number....Pages 67-84
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Structural Stability of Chromosomes....Pages 87-102
Losses and Gains of Chromosome Segments....Pages 103-113
Rearrangements of Chromosome Segments....Pages 115-136
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Multiples of Basic Chromosome Numbers—Polyploidy....Pages 139-159
Deviations from Basic Chromosome Numbers—Aneuploidy....Pages 160-174
The Cytogenetic Analysis of Haploids....Pages 175-185
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Locating Genes in Diploids Using Chromosome Aberrations....Pages 189-200
Locating Genes in Polyploids Using Chromosome Aberrations....Pages 201-213
Gene Transfers by Chromosome Manipulations....Pages 214-226
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Organization of DNA Sequences in Protosomes and Chromosomes....Pages 229-243
Variable Structure and Folding of DNA....Pages 244-269
Replication of Protosomes and Chromosomes....Pages 270-282
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Exploring Chromosomes by In Situ Biochemical Reactions....Pages 285-295
Molecular Analysis of Chromosomal Landmarks....Pages 296-317
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Genetic and Molecular Mapping of Chromosomes....Pages 318-337
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Cytoplasmic DNA and Maternally Inherited Traits....Pages 341-350
Engineering the Genome....Pages 351-375
Organisms of Importance to Genetics and Cytogenetics....Pages 376-390
Back Matter....Pages 391-401