9.1 Human Genetics – Methods and Application: Methods for study of genetic principles in man-family study (pedigree analysis, twin study, foster child, co-twin method, cytogenetic method, chromosomal and karyo-type analysis), biochemical methods, immunological methods, D.N.A. technology and recombinant technologies.

Previous Questions:

* Twin method in human genetics (10Marks 2013)

* Non-Communicable diseases (20 Marks — 2009)

* Genetics of HLA and organ transplantation (30 Marks — 2009)

* Anthropological relevance of population genetics (20 Marks — 2009)

* Thrifty genotype (20 Marks — 2009)

* Pedigree Analysis (S.N – 2007)

* Genome Study (S.N – 2007)

* Discuss the areas in which the knowledge of human genetics can be applied. (L.Q – 2004)

* Discuss the role of twins in nature – nurture problems and illustrate your answer with suitable examples (L.Q – 1999)

* Define twins. Describe the methods of diagnosis of twins. In what way are twins useful in the study of human genetics? (L.Q – 1998)