Problems related to higher plants, including polyploid inheritance, self-incompatibility, cytoplasmic inheritance, mutable alleles, complex loci, genome analysis, recombination and mutagenesis. Behavior of microorganisms, simple animals, and single cells of complex animals, from point of view of biochemistry, genetics and physiology. Sensory reception and movement in these systems. A comparison with complex organisms. Emphasis on the molecular and genetic aspects.
Content varies to keep abreast of current development.
Grad st adv Undergrads. Cons inst or Grad st. This course is a literature-based survey of the general areas shown below. Since this field is rapidly growing, we will make an effort to incorporate new findings as they are published. However, we hope this course provides a strong fundamental base to increase students' understanding and enjoyment of this exciting area of Genetics.