Freedman, Jeri.

How do we know about genetics and heredity / Jeri Freedman. - 1st ed. - New York : Rosen Pub. Group, c2005. - 112 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. - Great scientific questions and the scientists who answered them .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 102-107) and index.

The beginnings of genetics -- The organization of life -- The nature of inheritance -- The secrets of genetic structure -- Cracking the genetic code -- The biotechnology era.

Traces the development of the science of genetics and heredity from Mendel to Watson and Crick, exploring how genes help determine individual traits.

ISBN: 1404200746 (library binding)

LCCN: 2003021817

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Genetics.
Heredity.

LC Class. No.: QH437.5 / .F746 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 576.5