Molecular Biology

1. Identification of the Genetic Material, 2. Chemical Nature of Genetic Material (i.e., DNA and RNA), 3. Organization of Genetic Material, 4. Plasmids, IS Elements, Transposons and Retroelements, 5. Multigene Families, 6. DNA Replication, 7. Transcription, 8. Messenger RNA (Coding RNA), 9. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and Transfer RNA (tRNA), 10. Genetic Code, 11. Phenotypic Expression of Gene, 12. Translation: Protein Synthesis, 13. Post - Translational Processing of Proteins, 14. Regulation of Gene Action in Bacteria and Viruses, 15. Regulation of Gene Action in Eukaryotes, 16. Alteration in the Genetic Material (Point Mutation) • Glossary • Selected Reading • Index