Rev. ed. of: Molecular genetics of bacteria / Larry Snyder and Wendy Champness. c2007.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The bacterial chromosome : DNA structure, replication, and segregation -- Bacterial gene expression : transcription, translation, and protein folding -- Bacterial genetic analysis : fundamentals and current approaches -- Plasmids -- Conjugation -- Transformation -- Lytic bacteriophages : development, genetics, and generalized transduction -- Lysogeny : the lambda paradigm and the role of lysogenic conversion in bacterial pathogenesis -- Transposition, site-specific recombination, and families of recombinases -- Molecular mechanisms of homologous recombination -- DNA repair and mutagenesis -- Regulation of gene expression: genes and operons -- Global regulation : regulons and stimulons -- Bacterial cell biology and development.
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"The classic comprehensive and authoritative textbook on bacterial molecular genetics: Features completely revised and updated material and retains same chapter order, incorporating the most recent advances in the field since publication of the third edition in 2007 ; Provides thought questions, problems, and suggested reading lists for each chapter that test student comprehension and encourage further research ; Provides descriptive background information, examples of genetic analyses, and advanced material relevant to current applications of molecular genetics ; While intended as an undergraduate textbook, it also serves as an invaluable text for anyone working in the fields of microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, bioengineering, medicine, molecular biology, and biotechnology ; Also an essential reading for scientists in all fields of biology, many of whom depend upon the concepts and techniques covered in this book."--Publisher's website.