Genetics Engineering
Mastering Life Science
Description
This is a comprehensive text providing concise coverage to important subjects in Life Science. The book provides in depth, easy to access information in Genetics, Pathways of Cellular system, Enzymology, Environmental Biotechnology and Industrial Biotechnology. Information is presented in a very logical format with essential information to broaden the understanding of concepts in Life Science. This is an ideal source of information for those who work in the field of Life Sciences and for students. The book is prepared as notes based on available information from Authentic Text books after a survey on Literature. Hence, the book will serve as an easy to read format having complete information. The book has adopted a uniquely broad view of subjects which embraces all aspects of understanding Environmental implications and exploitation of living organisms and their components making it attractive for students aspiring higher studies in the field of Life Science.
Table of Contents
About the Author – Preface – Introduction to Life Science – 1. Genetics • 1.1. Organization of Prokaryotic DNA • 1.2. Organization of Eukaryotic DNA • 1.3. Cell Division • 1.4. Bacterial Recombination • 1.5. Identification of DNA as Genetic Material • 1.6. Types of RNA • 1.7. Types of DNA • 1.8. DNA Replication • 1.9. Transcription • 1.10. Translation • 1.11. Genetic Code • 1.12. Regulation of Gene Expression • 1.13. Mutations and Repair • 1.14. Gene Protein Relationship – 2. Enzymology • 2.1. Enzymes • 2.2. Factors affecting Enzyme Activity – 3. Summary of Important Pathways • 3.1. Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation • 3.2. TCA Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle) • 3.3. Biosynthesis of Fatty Acid – 4. Genetic Engineering • 4.1. Cloning Host • 4.2. Transformation of E. Coli • 4.3. Electrophoresis • 4.4. Blotting Techniques • 4.5. Methods of DNA Sequencing • 4.6. Introduction of Recombinant DNA into Host Cells • 4.7. Selection of Recombinant Bacteria • 4.8. Important Molecular Techniques – 5. Environmental Biotechnology • 5.1. Biological Indicators • 5.2. Water Borne Diseases • 5.3. Determination of Sanitary Quality of Water • 5.4. Municipal Water Treatment • 5.5. Sewage Micobiology • 5.6. Waste Water Treatment • 5.7. Municipal Waste Water Treatment • 5.8. Anaerobic Digestion • 5.9. Reclamation of Waste Water – 6. Industrial Biotechnology • 6.1. Strain Improvement • 6.2. Production Medium • 6.3. Raw Materials for Process Control • 6.4. Design of Fermentor • 6.5. Types of Fermentation • 6.6. Down Stream Processing – 7. Electron Microscopy – 8. Control of Microorganisms – 9. Mycotoxins – Suggested Reading – Subject Index.