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.

About The Book

Essentials of Genetics is a brief guide through the core concepts of how genes are structured and how they drive biological diversity. It covers the classical and molecular fields of genetics to enable students to form an integrated overview of genetic principles. This book provides up-to-date basic information on the subject that emphasizes the multifaceted complex questions of life. The chapters are descriptive, explicit and provided with relevant material that provides a logical transition of classical genetics into modern genetics. This book can be used as a guide for introductory biology students, as a reference for advanced students, or as a self-guided exploration for general science enthusiasts. The book covers both the classical and molecular fields of Genetics to enable the students to form an integrated overview of the genetic principles. Written as per the CBCS syllabus the text imparts the entire prescribed syllabus.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Genetics
2. DNA as Genetic Material
3. Gregor Mendel and His Work
4. Back Cross and Test Cross
5. Linkage and Crossingover
6. Mutation
7. Sex Determination
8. Sex-linked Inheritance
9. Cytoplasmic Inheritance
10. Multiple Alleles
12. Genetic Code
13. Changing Concepts of Genes
14. Human Genetics
15. Comparative Genomics
16. Chromosomal Mutation
Bibliography
Index