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Understanding Genetics: A Simple Look at DNA and Heredity(Simple Science)

Understanding Genetics: A Simple Look at DNA and Heredity(Simple Science)


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Have you ever wondered why you look the way you do - why you might have your dad's curly hair, your mom's blue eyes, or your grandparent's tall frame? Understanding Genetics: A Simple Look at DNA and Heredity takes readers on a captivating journey inside the invisible world that defines who we are. Written in clear, engaging language, this book breaks down the complex science of DNA into an accessible and fascinating guide for curious minds of all ages. Genetics is the ultimate story of connection - the science that explains how traits, abilities, and characteristics pass from one generation to the next. This book reveals how your body carries a hidden instruction manual written in a biological code known as DNA. Within this remarkable molecule are the answers to countless mysteries about life: why we resemble our families, how plants and animals inherit their traits, and even how diseases can be passed down or prevented. Author Jorik Malvern invites readers to think of DNA as a cosmic recipe book - a set of biological "instructions" that tells every living organism how to grow, function, and survive. Through clear examples and easy-to-grasp explanations, the book shows how genes, chromosomes, and mutations work together to create life's extraordinary diversity. You'll discover why no two people - not even identical twins - are truly the same, and how a tiny change in a single gene can have a huge impact. Each chapter explores one of ten core ideas in genetics, offering a simple yet fascinating look at the science of heredity: Meet Genetics: The Science of You! - What heredity really means and how it shapes every living thing. DNA: Your Body's Amazing Blueprint - The structure, language, and power of DNA. Genes: The Instruction Manual's Chapters - How genes act as recipes for life. Chromosomes: DNA's Super-Organized Packages - How nature keeps genetic material neatly stored. Heredity: Passing Traits Down the Family Tree - Why you share features with parents, siblings, and ancestors. Alleles: Different Flavours of Genes - Why we don't all look the same, even within families. Dominant vs. Recessive: The Battle of the Genes! - How traits "win" or "lose" in the genetic lottery. Genotype vs. Phenotype: Your Genes vs. What We See - The difference between your genetic code and your visible traits. Mutations: Tiny Changes, Big (or Small) Effects - How mistakes in DNA can shape evolution or cause disease. Genetics in Your Life: More Than Just Looks! - How genes affect health, personality, and even taste. Far from being a dry science textbook, Understanding Genetics brings biology to life through vivid explanations, fun analogies, and real-world examples. It shows that genetics isn't only about scientists in labs - it's about every one of us, every day. Whether it's how our bodies fight off germs, how our personalities form, or why we might like or dislike certain foods, genetics is quietly shaping our lives in remarkable ways. Malvern also explores how modern science uses genetics to improve the world - from curing diseases and protecting endangered species to developing better crops and understanding human evolution. The book explains these big ideas without jargon, making it perfect for young learners, families, or anyone seeking to understand the story of life itself.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798271638381
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 279 mm
  • No of Pages: 100
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 5 mm
  • Weight: 304 gr
  • ISBN-10: 8271638386
  • Publisher Date: 26 Oct 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Series Title: Simple Science
  • Sub Title: A Simple Look at DNA and Heredity
  • Width: 216 mm


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