DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

Paper Code: 
ZOL-402
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
10.00

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

8.00

Parthenogenesis

Types eggs, Planes and Patterns of cleavage, Blastulation, Gastrulation, Morphogenetic Movements.

Organogenesis in Chick

10.00

Fate maps

Extra embryonic membranes,

Types & physiology of placenta

Concept of Embryonic Induction

10.00

Regeneration in Vertebrates

Apoptosis

Ageing(over-view)

7.00

Metamorphosis in Frog & Insects. Role of Hormones in metamorphosis

Teratogenesis

Stem Cells

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: 
2017-2018
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