Csir-Jrf-Net(English, Paperback, Kumar Pranav Mina Usha)

Life Sciences Fundamentals and Practice (Part - I) is a comprehensive book for undergraduates taking up entrance exams such as CSIR-JRF-NET, ICMR, GATE, DBT, JNU, IISc or TIFR. The book covers the basics of Life Sciences, discussing Biomolecules and Catalysis, Bioenergetics and Metabolism, Biophysical techniques, Cell Structure and Functions, Prokaryotes and Viruses, Immunology and Diversity of Life. The book is the first in a two-part series which helps students test their knowledge through hundreds of problems and self tests. In addition, detailed solutions are provided for the questions so that students know how best to answer them in the examination. The book is an indispensable reference for all undergraduates aspiring for higher studies in biology or biotechnology. About the Authors Pranav Kumar is an Indian Academician and a former faculty member at the Department of Biotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. He has also written Biophysics and Molecular Biology: Fundamentals and Techniques, MCQs: Life Sciences and Biotechnology and other books on biotechnological sciences. Usha Mina is an Indian academician and a Senior Scientist at the CESCRA, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI). She has also worked on several titles on Biotechnology, including Life Sciences: Fundamentals and Practice, and Test & Evaluation: Life Sciences.