This book aims at providing the MBBS and allied health sciences students with the basic concepts of genetics. Frequently asked topics in examinations have been included and important topics have been discussed at length. Efforts have been made to use simple English language throughout this book so that the text can be readily understood. Coloured illustrations have also been added so as to enhance and facilitate readers’ understanding of the pertaining text.

　Chapters such as Dermatoglyphics, Prenatal Diagnosis and Important Techniques in Genetics have also been dealt with in order to keep pace with the recent developments.