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008 230603b2003 |||cdo|| |||| 001 0 eng d
020 _a9780753408452
_qhbk.
040 _aGCL
082 _a574.87322
_bWAL
100 1 _aWalker, Richard
245 1 _aGenes & DNA /
_cRichard Walker.
260 _aLondon :
_bKingfisher,
_c2003.
300 _a 63 pages :
_billustrations (chiefly color), portraits (chiefly color) ;
_c29 cm.
336 _atext
_2rdacontent
_b txt
337 _aunmediated
_b n
_2rdamedia
338 _a volume
_bnc
_2rdacarrier
500 _aincludes index.
520 _aKFK Genes & DNA explores the ever-unfolding secrets of this exciting science. From the basics of genes and their function as the code for life, through variation in families and inheritance, to the wide-ranging applications of DNA technology, find out how genes and DNA work. Investigate forensics, gene therapy, cloning and genetic engineering, and enjoy a fascinating insight into the biology of the world around us. Stunning photographs and thought-provoking digital artwork capture the essence of the topic, while compelling text guides the reader through a wealth of information. Each chapter encourages the reader to discover more through links to websites, books and places to visit, and also suggests possible career opportunities.
650 _aBiology
942 _2ddc
999 _c735
_d735