Chromosome Biology

Part I: Introduction to the Study of Chromosomes. 1. Introduction 2. A Historical Perspective on Chromosome Structure, Function, and Behavior. 3. Microscopes: Basic Tools for Cytogenetics. Part II: Mitosis Meiosis and Chromosomal Karyotypes. 4. Chromosomes in the Mitotic Cell Cycle. 5. Meiosis and Gamete Formation: A View of Chromosomes in the Germline. 6. Chromosome Morphology and Number. Part III: Chromosome Structure and Rearrangements. 7. Structural Stability of Chromosomes. 8. Losses and Gains of Chromosome Segments. 9. Rearrangements of Chromosome Segments. Part IV: Chromosome Polyploidy, Aneuploidy, and Haploidy. 10. Multiples of Basic Chromosome Numbers - Polyploidy. 11. Deviations from Basic Chromosome Numbers - Aneuploidy. 12. The Cytogenetic Analysis of Haploids. Part V: Gene Locations, Genetic Manipulations, and Rearrangements. 13. Locating Genes in Diploids Using Chromosome Aberrations. 14. Locating Genes in Polyploids Using Chromosome Aberrations. 15. Gene Transfers by Chromosome Manipulations. Part VI: DNA Organization, Structure, Replication. 16. Organization of DNA Sequences in Protosomes and Chromosomes. 17. Variable Structure and Folding of DNA. 18. Replication of Protosomes and Chromosomes. Part VII: In Situ Hybridization, Chromosome Landmarks, Genetic Mapping. 19. Exploring Chromosomes by In Situ Biochemical Reactions. 20. Molecular Analysis of Chromosomal Landmarks. 21. Genetic and Molecular Mapping of Chromosomes. Part VIII: Cytoplasmic DNA, Genetic Engineering, Organisms of Importance. 22. Cytoplasmic DNA and Maternally Inherited Traits. 23. Engineering the Genome. 24. Organisms of Importance to Genetics and Cytogenetics. Index.