Cell Biology: Zoology for B.Sc. Students | As per NEP 2020 Model Syllabus

• More than 100 well-labelled diagrams have been provided for easy understanding of the concepts
• Boxed items throughout the text providing information on intricate terms and topics
• Engaging chapter-end exercises have been provided for practice
• Collection of experiments to stimulate interest and aid in learning and memorising the practical aspect of the subject

Theory

Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Cell Types
Chapter 2: Plasma Membranes: Structure and Functions
Chapter 3: Cell Junctions and Extracellular Matrix (ECM)
Chapter 4: Cytoskeleton
Chapter 5: Endomembrane System
Chapter 6: Mitochondria: Structure and Function
Chapter 7: Peroxisomes
Chapter 8: Nucleus: Structure and Functions
Chapter 9: Chromatin and Chromosomes
Chapter 10: Cell Division
Chapter 11: GPCR and Role of Second Messenger (cAMP)

Practical

1: Understanding Simple and Compound Microscope
2: Study of Cell Types: Buccal Epithelial Cells and Striated Muscle Cells Using Methylene Blue Staining
3: Preparation of Temporary Stained Squash of Onion Root Tip to Study Various Stages of Mitosis
4: Study of Various Stages of Meiosis in Grasshopper Testis
5: Preparation of Permanent Slide to Show the Presence of Barr Body in Human Female Blood Cells
6: Preparation of Permanent Slides to Demonstrate (A) DNA by Feulgen stain, (B) DNA and RNA by MGP, (C) Mucopolysaccharides by PAS Reaction, (D) Proteins by Mercuric Bromophenol Blue/Fast Green
7: Demonstration of Osmosis in Laboratory in RBCs/Eggs etc