Fundamentals of Cytogenetics and Genetics

About Fundamentals of Cytogenetics and Genetics

Fundamentals of Cytogenetics and Genetics by Mahabal Ram is a university textbook that brings cytogenetics and genetics together in one volume. It begins with the cell and its chromosomes, moves through the rules of inheritance, and then reaches molecular and quantitative genetics. Students in Srinagar and across India who need a single, wide-ranging reference will find it a useful addition to their shelf. Please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock.

How the book is organised

The publisher describes four parts, which makes the book easy to plan around:

• Principles of cytogenetics: the evolution and structure of the cell, cell division, and the structure of genetic material
• Principles of genetics: how genetic material is transmitted and distributed from one generation to the next, and how species evolve
• Molecular genetics: how genetic material functions, including an introduction to biotechnology and genetic engineering
• Quantitative genetics: how genetic material behaves in populations

A historical approach

The author follows the history of the subject, showing how ideas were proposed, tested and refined over time. This approach helps a student understand why a concept matters, instead of memorising it as an isolated fact. When you see how scientists moved from observing chromosomes under the microscope to studying genes at the molecular level, topics such as meiosis, linkage and gene expression connect with each other more naturally.

Study aids inside the book

• Review questions at the end of each chapter, useful for self-testing
• References for further reading when you want to go deeper into a topic
• A glossary of key terms, handy for quick revision

Why cytogenetics and genetics belong together

Genes are carried on chromosomes, so the behaviour of chromosomes during cell division explains many patterns of inheritance. A student who understands mitosis and meiosis finds Mendelian ratios and linkage far less mysterious, and a student who understands gene structure can follow how mutations and chromosomal changes affect an organism. Treating the two subjects in one book removes the gap that often appears when they are read from separate sources.

Who should read this book

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students of botany, zoology, agriculture and biotechnology
• Learners who want one textbook that moves from cell biology to population genetics
• Students preparing for competitive science examinations, as the publisher notes
• Teachers who need a well-organised reference for lectures

Tips for studying genetics from this book

Read one chapter at a time and attempt the review questions at its end without looking at the text. Draw the diagrams yourself, especially the stages of cell division, and practise solving inheritance problems on paper rather than only reading the solutions. Keep a notebook for definitions and use the glossary to check your understanding. Revisit earlier chapters before starting the molecular and quantitative parts, since those build on the principles laid down at the beginning. Regular short sessions are far more effective than a single long session the night before an exam. This book supports your classroom learning and does not replace the guidance of your teachers or the curriculum set by your own university.

Edition details

Author: Mahabal Ram. Publisher: PHI Learning, in its Eastern Economy Edition, first published in 2010, with 672 pages, according to the publisher. The copy we stock is a paperback. For the exact edition and printing of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar. Delivery takes about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the author? Mahabal Ram.

What topics are covered? Cytogenetics, classical genetics, molecular genetics and quantitative genetics.

Does the book have practice questions? Yes, each chapter ends with review questions, and the book also has a glossary and references for further reading.

Which students is it for? Undergraduate and postgraduate students of botany, agriculture, zoology and biotechnology.

How long does delivery take? About 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days in the rest of India, with same-day dispatch.

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