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Contents
Genetics – 1. Introduction to genetics, 2. Mendelism, 3. Genic Interaction (Factor Hypothesis), 4. Multiple Alleles, 5. Multiple Gene Inheritance, 6. Linkage, 7. Crossing Over, 8. Chromosome Map, 9. Sex Determination in Animals, 10. Sex linked Inheritance, 11. Non Disjunction, 12. Syndromes, 13. Cytoplasmic Inheritance, 14. Twins, 15. Inborn Errors of Metabolism, 16. Pedigree Analysis, 17. Human Chromosomes, 18. Human Genome Project, 19. Eugenics, 20. Euthenics, 21. Inbreeding and Outbreeding, 22. Mutation, 23. Simple Mendelian Traits in man, 24. Euphenics, 25. Genetic Counselling, 26. Sickle cell anaemia, 27. Amniocentesis, 28. Glossary, Biotechnology – 1. Introduction to Biotechnology, 2. Construction of Recombinant DNA, 3. Gene Cloning, 4. Gene Cloning Vectors, 5. Restriction Enzymes, 6. Modification System, 7. DNA Ligases, 8. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), 9. RFLP, 10. RAPDs, 11. DNA Sequencing, 12. DNA Fingerprinting, 13. In Situ Hybridization, 14. DNA Probes, 15. Expression of Cloned Genes, 16. Construction and Analysis of cDNA, 17. Construction of mRNA, 18. Introduction of Recombinant DNA into Host Cells, 19. Identification of Recombinant Host, 20. Blotting Techniques, 21. Genomic Library, 22. Transgenic Plants, 23. Transgenic Animals, 24. Applications of Genetic Engineering, 25. Ethical Issues Related to Transgenic Animals, 26. Biosafety Regulations