num_pages: 256
description: A clear and straightforward explanation of genetics in this new edition of the popular 101 series.Our genetic makeup determines so much about who we are and what we pass on to our childrenfrom eye color to height to health and even our longevity. Genetics 101 breaks down the science of how genes are inherited and passed from parents to offspring what DNA is and how it works how your DNA affects your health and how you can use your personal genomics to find out more about who you are and where you come from.Whether youre looking for a better scientific understanding of genetics or looking into your own DNA Genetics 101 is your go-to source to discover more about both yourself and your ancestry.
language: English
title: Genetics 101: From Chromosomes and the Double Helix to Cloning and DNA Tests, Everything You Need to Know about Genes
publisher: Adams Media