Introduction to Biotechnology, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (August 1, 2021) © 2019

  • William J. Thieman Ventura College
  • Michael A Palladino Monmouth University

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ISBN-13: 9780137533220 (2021 update)
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Introduction to Biotechnology presents the latest information needed to understand the science and business of biotechnology. The text emphasizes the future of biotechnology with balanced coverage of basic cell and molecular biology, fundamental techniques, historical accounts and hands-on applications.

The 4th Edition reflects the most relevant, up-to-date changes in technology, applications, ethical issues and regulations. A new Case Study in every chapter highlights current research, and new Career Profiles, written by biotech professionals, highlight potential jobs in the biotech industry.

  1. The Biotechnology Century and Its Workforce
  2. An Introduction to Genes and Genomes
  3. Recombinant DNA Technology and Genomics
  4. Proteins as Products
  5. Microbial Biotechnology
  6. Plant Biotechnology
  7. Animal Biotechnology
  8. DNA Fingerprinting and Forensic Analysis
  9. Bioremediation
  10. Aquatic Biotechnology
  11. Medical Biotechnology
  12. Biotechnology Regulations
  13. Ethics and Biotechnology

Appendices

  1. Answers to Questions
  2. The 20 Amino Acids of Proteins

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Index

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