Terminology used in Mendelian genetics
Terminology in genetics 1.Gene: Gene is the shortest segment of DNA responsible for the expression of its specific character. Gene is also called as the […]
Day: March 9, 2019
Mendel’s experiment on pea plant
Mendel’s experiment Mendel conducted hybridization experiments on garden pea. He studied the inheritance of seven different morphologically traits on pea plants. These traits are: Height […]
Mendel’s genetics: Selection of pea plant and Reasons for Mendel’s success
Mendel’s genetics: Mendel started his work on pea in 1856 and derived law of inheritance in 1865. Mendel’s work was unfortunately paid no attention and […]
Karyotype and Idiogram
Karyotype: The word ‘karyotype’ is derived from Greek word “kernel” which means content of nucleus. The term Karyotype is referred to a group of characteristics […]
Checkpoints and regulation of cell cycle
Checkpoints in cell cycle: As we know cells usually divide when they have doubled their content by volume, but actually the control of the process […]
Chromosome banding and painting
Chromosome banding technique: Study of chromosome number and structure by staining the dividing cells with certain dyes and then examining them under microscope for cytogenetic […]