RNA processing, translational regulation of developmental process,
Week: 10
RNA processing, translational regulation of developmental process,
cell-fate by progressive determinants, autonomous cell specification by cytoplasmic determinants,
Carlson, 2014 (pp. 126-153)
Course Material
- Principal features of development, origin of sexual reproduction, developmental patterns
- Gametogenesis (Spermatogenesis; Oogenesis)
- Fertilization: Recognition of sperm and egg, fusion of gametes, activation of egg metabolism, rearrangement of egg cytoplasm.
- Patterns of embryonic cleavage, mechanism of cleavage. Gastrulation: Fate maps,
- Cleavage and gastrulation in sea urchin
- Cleavage and gastrulation in amphibians
- Cleavage and gastrulation in birds
- Cleavage and Gastrulation in mammals.
- Cellular Basis of Morphogenesis:
- RNA processing, translational regulation of developmental process,
- Establishment of body axes and mechanism of teratogenesis; Secondary Induction.
- Factors controlling growth and oncogenesis.
- Post embryonic Development and metamorphosis
- Hormones as mediators of development
- Regeneration in vertebrates.
- Preparation for final term
- Chapters 16
- Department Zoology
- Teacher
Saira Siddique
