BSc II Zoology Embryology

BSC II Zoology

Paper II - Embryology 

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These notes were prepared by Ms. Pranjal Verma (BSc II, Zoology, 2018-19). These notes are based on classroom instruction and some matter has been added after self study.

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1. Spermatogenesis
2. Structure of Sperm 
3. Oogenesis
4. Types of Eggs/ classification of eggs
5. Capacitation
6. Acrosomal reaction
7. Fertilizin anti-fertilizin reaction
8. Cortical reaction
9. Types of Cleavage 
10. Morphogenetic movements and formation of gastrula
11. Early embryonic development in frog 
12. Early embryonic development in chick
13. Early embryonic development in mammals 
14. Extra embryonic membranes in chick
15. Placentation in mammals
16. Fate map

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Further reading :

1. Chordate Embryology by V. Rastogi, Kedar Nath Ram Nath Publsihers, Meerut Link 

2. An introduction to Embryology, A.K.Berry, Emkay Publications, Delhi Link 

3. Developmental Biology, S.F. Gilbert and S.R.Singer, Link , Search this book for topics free

4. An introduction to embryology, B.I.Balinsky,, Thomson Learning, Link 

Chick Embryo

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