Developmental Biology

Paper Code: 
ZOL 402
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
10.00
Unit I: 

Baer’s Law, Biogenetic Law, Gametogenesis- Spermatogenesis & Oogenesis, Vitellogenesis

Fertilization- Approximation of Gametes, Capacitation and contact, Acrosomal reactions, activation of ovum, Migration of Pronuclei and amphimixis , and Significance

9.00
Unit II: 

Parthenogenesis: Types of eggs, Planes and Patterns of cleavage, Types of cleavege, Blastulation,

Gastrulation, Morphogenetic Movements

 

10.00
Unit III: 

Fate maps (amphibian,chick), Methods of preparation of fate maps

Organogenesis in Chick

Extra embryonic membranes,

Types & physiology of placenta

8.00
Unit IV: 

Concept of Embryonic Induction (Types)

Regeneration in Vertebrates

Ageing(over-view)

Stem Cells  :Types and Significance

8.00
Unit V: 

Metamorphosis in Frog & Insects.

Role of Hormones in metamorphosis

Apoptosis

Teratogenesis

Essential Readings: 

 

  • Gilbert, S. F. (2010). Developmental Biology, IX Edition, Sinauer Associates,Inc., Publishers, Sunderland, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Balinsky B. I. and Fabian B. C. (1981). An Introduction to Embryology, V Edition, International Thompson Computer Press.
  • Carlson, R. F. Patten's Foundations of Embryology
  • Kalthoff (2008). Analysis of Biological Development, II Edition, McGraw-Hill Publishers.
  • Lewis Wolpert (2002). Principles of Development. II Edition, Oxford University Press.
  • Developmental Biology. Berril. N.J. and Karp. G.Mc Graw Hill, New York.
  • Gene activity during early development, Davidson, E. H. Academic Press, New
Academic Year: 
2018-2019
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