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. - 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. - III Chromosome Structure and Rearrangements. - 7. Structural Stability of Chromosomes. - 8. Losses and Gains of Chromosome Segments. - 9. Rearrangements of Chromosome Segments. - IV Chromosome Polyploidy Aneuploidy and Haploidy. - 10. Multiples of Basic Chromosome NumbersPolyploidy. - 11. Deviations from Basic Chromosome NumbersAneuploidy. - 12. The Cytogenetic Analysis of Haploids. - 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. - VI DNA Organization Structure and Replication. - 16. Organization of DNA Sequences in Protosomes and Chromosomes. - 17. Variable Structure and Folding of DNA. - 18. Replication of Protosomes and Chromosomes. - 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. - 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. Language: English