Basics of Biotechnology by Dr A Jayakumaran Nair

'Basics of Biotechnology' is prepared mainly for those students who pursue biotechnology as a subject for undergraduate courses including B.Tech. and B.Sc. of all Indian universities. It follows the syllabus prescribed by UGC and the major universities that run this course. It covers all the essential fundamental aspects of modern biology such as biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, biotechnology as an industry and its socio-economical and ethical aspects in a very comprehensive manner. Reading this textbook will give the learners an idea about the relationship between the subject and health, nutrition, agriculture, environment, industry etc. and will understand different application of biotechnology in everyday life. The book will be very helpful in developing interest in the beginners to study biotechnology as a discipline and pursue higher studies and research in biotechnology and other professional courses in future.

CONTENTS:
UNIT-1
1. Cell Structure and Function
2. Biomolecules
3. Cell Division
4. Genes

UNIT-2
5. Gene Expression
6. Genetic Engineering

UNIT-3
7. Development of Biotechnology
8. Applications of Biotechnology
9. Biotechnology and Society