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Origins of Sex - Three Billion Years of Genetic Recombination (Paperback, New Ed)
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Origins of Sex - Three Billion Years of Genetic Recombination (Paperback, New Ed)
Series: Bio-Origins Series
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A fascinating and detailed examination of the evolution-and
occasional devolution-of sexuality in microorganisms and more
complex forms of life. Margulis and Sagan trace sex from its
inauspicious beginnings in bacteria threatened by ultraviolet
radiation to its intimate relation with the origin of mitotic
division of nucleated cells. The origin of meiotic sex through
cannibalism followed by centriole reproductive tardiness and the
connection of cell symbiosis to sex and differentiation are
explored. "The authors have not only given us a new and exiting
scenario for the evolution of sex, but have also provided us with
critical ways in which we can test their hypotheses. . . . This is
a stimulating book that is sure to invoke criticism and discussion;
I strongly recommend it."-Symbiosis "The book is well organized and
well written, leading the reader from one thought to another almost
effortlessly. Background information is presented to aid those of
us who are not experts in this field, and a glossary is appended.
The book could be used at all levels of study, from interested
undergraduates in general biology though postdoctoral students of
genetics and evolution. I recommend this thought-provoking book to
you for both your enjoyment and your enlightenment."-Richard W.
Cheney, Jr., Journal of College Science Teaching "This book,
undoubtedly controversial, is a thoughtful and original
contribution to an important aspect of cellular biology."-John
Langridge
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