Just as the physical matter is built up of atoms and molecules, the living matter (which must have had its origin in physical matter) is also built up of molecules. These bio molecules are highly diversified and constitute the micro chemical framework on which life sustains itself. Introduction to molecular biology surveys all activities of living matter within a molecular framework. The present book consists of 16 chapters devoted the study of metabolic as well as genetic mechanisms based on a molecular approach. The last two chapters give a background of instrumentation to molecular biology. The book is meant to be a text book for students of life science, pharmacy, agriculture etc. at the graduate and post graduate level.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR S. Sundara Rajan
Dr. S. Sundara Rajan obtained the D.Sc. degree in Botany from the University of Mysore, specializing in plant morphology. He has been teaching and conducting research in Botany for the past 33 years. Currently, he is the Head of the Post-graduate Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore. Dr. Sundara Rajan’s research interests include plant morphology, physiology, genetics and evolution. He has published over 40 research papers in National and International Journals and has authored more than a dozen books on botany published by leading publishers of India. Dr. Sundara Rajan has traveled abroad widely and has presented papers in many International Conferences. He has contributed several invited articles to many books and encyclopaedias. Presently, his research interests include tracing the history of botany in ancient India, on which he has published about half a dozen papers. Dr. Sundara Rajan has received many research awards and grants. Recently, he has been given the state award for being the best college teacher in Science by the Government of Karnataka.
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