Genetics and Evolution

The chapter covers Mendel’s experiment, observations, and laws of inheritance. It also explains the chromosomal theory of inheritance and sex-linked inheritance. It also discusses the sex determination mechanism and Mendelian and chromosomal disorders.

The chapter discusses the structure and composition of RNA and DNA and the differences between them. It also explains the process of DNA replication and transcription. A brief note on DNA fingerprinting and human and rice genome project is given here.

The chapter includes the theory of the origin of life and evidences for biological evolution. It discusses the Hardy-Weinberg principle and the factors affecting Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. It also explains in detail adaptive radiation and human evolution.