Mutagenesis is the careful alteration of the genetic information of an organism’s genome in such […]
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MUTATION
Mutation is a change in the genetic make-up (or DNA) of an organism.It is an […]
MUTAGENS
Mutagens are biological, physical or chemical agents that change the genetic materials (inclusive of DNA […]
MUTATION: definition, types and causes
The term mutation is derived from the Latin word “mutare” – which means “to change”. […]
Molecular Manipulation of Microorganisms: significance and applications
Microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, algae and viruses are important tools used for a wide variety […]
Viroids: Minimal Infectious Agents Composed of Naked Single-Stranded Circular RNA (ssRNA)
Viroids are the smallest known infectious agents. They represent a unique class of sub-viral pathogens that […]
Characteristics of Viruses
Viruses are acellular infectious agents that occupy a unique position at the interface of living […]
Introduction to Virology
Virology is the branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses, including those […]