Molecular Genetics of Recombination

by Andrés Aguilera

Book Overview

This book covers one of the most important topics in modern biology: recombination. Genetic recombination is an important process involved in shaping the genetic make up of progeny. Increasingly, it has become evident that recombination is a DNA repair pathway crucial during DNA replication in vegetatively growing cells. It plays a critical role in preserving the integrity of the genome by mediating the repair of DNA damage which can occur during...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642090052
• ISBN13: 9783642090059
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 524 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"