“Biomolecules & Cell Biology with Practical” by Dr. Swapnil Yadav is a comprehensive and syllabus-oriented textbook meticulously designed for undergraduate students of Botany pursuing Major and Minor courses under the FYUGP NEP 2020 framework. This book caters specifically to the curriculum requirements of Gauhati University (GU), Manipur University (MU), and Nagaland University (NU).

The book provides a fundamental yet in-depth understanding of the chemical and structural organization of life, focusing on both theoretical concepts and practical applications in modern cell biology.

? Core Chapters Covered:

? Enzymes (Ch. 10)

• History & principles of enzymology

• Enzyme structure, binding, properties

• Enzyme kinetics and inhibition

• Classification, co-factors, isoenzymes

? Cell Biology (Ch. 11–15)

• Cell: History, prokaryotic cell, cell wall, protoplasm

• Nucleus: Structure, function, chromosomes

• Plasma Membrane: Fluid mosaic model, membrane function

• Organelles: Mitochondria, plastids, ER, Golgi complex, lysosomes, ribosomes, centrosomes, vacuoles, peroxisomes

• Cell Cycle: Mitosis, meiosis, regulation of cell cycle (incl. p53 gene)

?‍? Practical Section (Ch. Practical: pp. 220–241):

• Biochemical tests for biomolecules

• Observation of plant cells and mitotic stages

• Microscopy and slide preparation

• Use of tools like compound microscope, stains, and fixatives

• Experimental setup on enzyme activity