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Chapter-02 The Cell and Cell Cycle

BOOK TITLE: Essentials of Human Genetics

Author
1. Purandarey Hema
ISBN
9788184485356
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10279_2
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
20
Author Affiliations
1. Nicholas Piramal Group of Laboratories, Mumbai, India, Birth Defects Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Centre for Genetic Health Care, SRL Diagnostic Services Private Limited (Genetics), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Medgenome Centre for Genetic Healthcare, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract

To understand the basis of most genetic disorders, the study of structure of the cell and the process of cell division is essential. Various errors can occur during the process of cell division leading to number of defects in the offspring. This chapter discusses this process and its significance. The differences between oogenesis and spermatogenesis intrinsic and extrinsic effect are also discussed.

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