Author Profile

Dr. Veer Bhan is presently working as Associate Professor in Department of Biotechnology, UIET, MDU, Rohtak. He has taught Genetics, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Immunology, Diagnostic Techniques, Biostatistics, Bioethics & Biosafety, Animal Biotechnology, etc. subjects to Undergraduate and Post Graduate students during last 15 years. The author has completed two major research project awarded by UGC and DST. The author has published more than 50 research papers in International and National journals of repute. He has authored two books published by International Publisher. He has attended more than 20 International and National Conferences. He is the life member of different International and National societies of Science and Research. Dr. Manvender Singh is presently working as Professor in Department of Biotechnology, UIET, M.D. University, Rohtak, Haryana (India). He has published more than 60 research articles in International and National journals of repute. He has the privilege of chairing International and national level seminars. He is Fellow of several academic bodies and societies. He is the recipient of several awards for excellence in academics.

About The Book

Basics of Cell and Molecular Biology covers the scientific approach to biology, basic chemistry for biology, cell structure, and function, cell communication and defense mechanisms, metabolism, cell division, DNA structure and replication, transcription and translation, gene regulation and recombinant DNA. This book provides a strong foundation for cell biology, biochemistry and molecular biology. This will help the reader before taking any advanced courses in biology or biotechnology. The text gives an extensive coverage of the fundamentals of molecular biology; the problems it addresses and the methods it uses. Molecular biology is presented as an information science, describing molecular steps that nature uses to replicate and repair DNA; regulate expression of genes; process and translate the coded information in Mrna; modify and target proteins in the cell; integrate and regulate metabolism. Written in a lucid style, the book will serve as an ideal text for undergraduate students, as well as scientific workers of other disciplines who need a comprehensive overview of the subject.

Table of Contents

Preface
Part-I CELL BIOLOGY
1. Plasma Membrane, Cytoskeleton, Microtubules, Actin Filaments and Intermediate Filaments
3. Cell Division
4. Chromosomes
Part-II MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
5. Structure and Type of DNA
6. Structure and Types of RNA
7. Protein Synthesis and Regulation
8. Genetic Code
9. Targeting Proteins and Trafficking Mechanism
10. Regulation of Gene Expression in Bacteria
11. Levels of Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes
12. Cancer Biology
13. Cell-Cell Signaling
14. Genomics
15. Recombinant DNA Technology
16. Transposable Genetic Elements and Epigenetics
Bibliography
Index