Genetics and Evolutionary Biology
Author: Pranab Paul
Published by: Mahaveer Publications

As per FYUGP (NEP) Syllabus

For Zoology & Botany Major

• Dibrugarh University

• Gauhati University

• Assam University

• RTU and Various Indian Universities

Book Overview

"Genetics and Evolutionary Biology" by Pranab Paul is a comprehensive textbook designed for students pursuing Zoology and Botany Majors. This book is structured as per the FYUGP (NEP) syllabus and is adopted by multiple universities across India. Covering fundamental principles of genetics and evolution, the book provides in-depth insights into classical and modern genetic theories, inheritance patterns, chromosomal and gene mutations, evolutionary mechanisms, and practical applications.

The book is divided into five major units, covering theoretical foundations and applied aspects of genetics and evolutionary biology. Practical exercises, numerical problems, model questions, and references make this textbook an essential guide for students and educators.

Table of Contents

UNIT 1: GENETICS (Pages 1-45)

• Mendelism

• Principles of Inheritance

• Incomplete Dominance and Codominance

• Multiple Alleles and Lethal Alleles

• Penetrance and Expressivity

• Epistasis and Pleiotropy

• Sex Determination and Environmental Sex Determination (ESD)

• Mechanism of Dosage Compensation

• Chromosome Theory of Inheritance

• Euchromatin and Heterochromatin

• Probability and Pedigree Analysis

• Polygenic Inheritance and Transgressive Variation

UNIT 2: CYTOPLASMIC INHERITANCE & MATERNAL EFFECTS (Pages 59-64)

• Chloroplast Mutation: Variegation in Four O' Clock Plant

• Antibiotic Resistance

• Mitochondrial Mutation in Yeasts

• Maternal Effects – Shell Coiling in Snails

• Infective Heredity – Kappa Particles in Paramecium

UNIT 3: GENE INTERACTIONS & LINKAGE (Pages 69-106)

• Concept of Gene

• Linkage and Crossing Over

• Cytological Basis of Crossing Over

• Recombination Frequency as a Measure of Linkage Intensity

• Two-Factor and Three-Factor Crosses

• Linkage Mapping, Interference, and Coincidence

• Gene Mapping by Somatic Cell Hybridization

• Numerical Problems on Genetics

• Sex-Linked, Sex-Limited, and Sex-Influenced Inheritance

UNIT 4: MUTATIONS & CHROMOSOMAL ABNORMALITIES (Pages 115-149)

• Chromosomal Mutations

• Structural Alterations of Chromosomes

• Position Effect

• Euploidy and Aneuploidy

• Hereditary Abnormalities in Humans Due to Aneuploidy

• Induced and Spontaneous Mutations

• Forward, Backward, and Suppressor Mutations

• Gene Mutations and Their Molecular Basis

• Mutagens and DNA Distortion

• Detection of Mutations

• Role of Transposons in Mutations

• DNA Repair Mechanisms

UNIT 5: EVOLUTION & POPULATION GENETICS (Pages 161-200)

• Lamarck’s Theory and Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection

• Weismann’s Germ Plasm Theory

• Evolution in Bacteria: Adaptations and Implications

• Experimental Evolution and Molecular Evolution

• Mutation and Mutation Rate

• Theories of Molecular Evolution

• Population and Evolutionary Genetics

• Allele and Genotype Frequencies

• Hardy-Weinberg Law

• Natural Selection, Genetic Drift, and Genetic Variation

• Speciation

PRACTICAL PAPERS (Pages 207-237)

Includes laboratory exercises, experiments, and numerical problems related to genetics and evolution to enhance practical understanding.

REFERENCE & INDEX (Pages 238-244)

Citations and references for further reading.

MODEL QUESTION PAPER (Pages 245-248)

Includes sample question papers for exam preparation.

Why This Book?

• Comprehensive Coverage: Aligned with the latest NEP syllabus for Genetics and Evolutionary Biology.

• Conceptual Clarity: Simplifies complex genetic and evolutionary concepts for better understanding.

• Research-Based Insights: Incorporates recent advancements in genetics and molecular evolution.

• Practical Applications: Includes hands-on exercises and numerical problem-solving approaches.

• University-Friendly: Structured according to syllabi from Dibrugarh, Gauhati, Assam University, RTU, and various other Indian institutions.

This book is an indispensable resource for undergraduate students, educators, and researchers in Zoology and Botany, offering deep insights into the fundamental principles of genetics and evolution.