MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

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Learning Outcomes

Will be able to explain DNA
Recognizes the structure of nucleotides and nucleosides.
Explains the synthesis of purine nucleotides.
Lists the synthetic inhibitors of purine synthesis
Lists the "salvage" pathways for purine recycling.
Explains the synthesis of deoxyribonucleotides.
Explains the degradation of purine nucleotides.
Explains purine synthesis and degradation.
Explains the structure of DNA.
Recognizes the forms of DNA.
Defines eukaryotic DNA replication.
Discusses DNA damage and repair mechanisms.
Will be able to explain RNA.
Explains the structure of RNA.
Lists the types of RNA.
Explains the steps of RNA synthesis.
Explains gene transcription.
Explains the post-transcriptional modifications of RNA.
Discusses the importance of protein synthesis for the organism.
Explains the genetic code.
Discusses the characteristics of the genetic code.
Explains the consequences of changes in nucleotide sequences.
Explains mRNA modifications.
Will be able to explain Translation and Transcription
Explains the entry of mRNA into the cytoplasm.
Lists the components required for translation.
Explains the process of translation.
Explains the structure of tRNA and how it recognizes codons.
Explains the steps of protein synthesis.
Explains the post-translational modifications of polypeptide chains.
Explains the transition of primary structure proteins through the endoplasmic reticulum.
Explains the further modifications of proteins in the ER.
Explains the factors that inhibit protein synthesis.
Will be able to explain gene expression in eukaryotes.
Explains the regulation of gene expression in eukaryotes.
Explains the organization of chromosomes in the nucleus.
Explains the organization of promoters.
Explains the steps of transcription in eukaryotes.
Explains post-transcriptional regulation in eukaryotes.
Will be able to explain gene expression disorders in eukaryotes
Explains gene expression disorders in eukaryotes.