DNA, RNA, and the Inheritance of Traits

by Don Rauf

Overview

Why do people have certain traits and talents? We are all who we are because cells in our bodies grow and respond according to instructions from DNA molecules. RNA carries the DNA details from the cell nucleus to other parts of the cell. Engaging language and detailed, colorful images and diagrams simplify complicated scientific principles into pieces of information students can comprehend more easily. They will gain a deeper understanding of how DNA and RNA work together to make all the individual humans, animals, and plants on our planet.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780766099418
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	07/30/2018
Series:	Heredity and Genetics Series
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Chapter 1 DNA: The Code of Life 8

Chapter 2 The Birth of a New Cell 20

Chapter 3 RNA: A Biologic Copier 28

Chapter 4 The Great Translator 36

Chapter 5 Turning Genes On and Off 44

Chapter 6 The Pros and Cons of Gene Mutations 52

Chapter 7 A New Frontier: Genetic Engineering 61

Bibliography 71

Glossary 73

Further Reading 76

Index 78