Fundamentals of Molecular Biology - Softcover

Pal, J. K.; Ghaskadbi, S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195697812 ISBN 13: 9780195697810

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Fundamentals of Molecular Biology is designed to serve as a syllabus-oriented textbook for undergraduate students of Biotechnology from JNTU, Anna University, BITS Pilani, WBUT etc. The focus is on explaining the basic concepts and techniques in molecular biology and their applications thereof.

Starting with the definition and role of molecular biology, the book provides complete coverage of topics such as micro and macromolecule, DNA enzymes, the concept of genomes and various techniques used through its study and an overview of recombinant DNA technology and its applications. The book delves deeper into the subject by providing discussions on DNA replication, its damage, repair and recombination, transcription machinery in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, translation, protein folding, modifications and degradations, finally concluding with a detailed discussion on Genomics and Proteomics.

The book is written in simple language aimed at helping students assimilate complex theories with ease. The text is complemented by a large number of diagrams, colour illustrations, and end-chapter questions. Key terms are highlighted in the text for students to grasp concepts quickly. Exhaustive references for further reading are provided at the end of every chapter for the interested reader.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. J. K. Pal is currently Professor, Department of Biotechnology, University of Pune, Pune. In an illustrious career spanning over thirty years, he has worked in various capacities in reputed academic and research institutions in India and abroad. He has several awards, fellowships and memberships of scientific societies to his credit. He has also published a number of research articles with journals of national and international repute. He also sits on the research advisory committee of various organizations including the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and CSIR-UGC NET.

Dr. S. Ghaskadbi is currently Reader, Department of Zoology, University of Pune, Pune. She has over twenty years of experience in research and academics in the fields of Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Animal Cell Culture. She also has several academic awards and research publications to her credit and has been actively involved in attending and organizing various symposia, seminars and work shops.

Review:

"As an introductory textbook for undergraduate students of biotechnology, the volume does cover all of the important and useful topics and serves the purpose. In most cases, the authors have presented concepts and principles in a clear manner and to the point. Overall, the book is quite suitable for a low-level introductory course and will also be useful as a compendium or supplementary reference for more advanced textbooks on molecular or cell biology." -- New Biological Books

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0195697812
• ISBN 13: 9780195697810
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 374