BIOCHEM 100 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction, Meiosis, Deoxyadenosine
4 Oct 2016
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Review at tuesday before exam at 5 (same time as stats discussion) Unit 1 - genes and the dna language (sep. 7, 14 & 21) Describe what dna is and what it does in the body. Explain the basic features of dna structure and how dna is formed. Predict which dna sequences will complement each other. Define the term gene and explain gene function. Describe the structure and function of a eukaryotic nucleus. Describe the central dogma and its relationship to gene expression. Explain the history behind the discovery of dna structure- james watson, francis crick and. Rosalind franklin were awarded the nobel prize for discovering the structure of dna. Decode the genetic information carried by the dna. Analyze how genetic inheritance leads to the traits of an organism. Explain the method of gel electrophoresis and interpret a dna gel image. Unit 2 - dna replication and human genome sequencing (sep. 28 & Be able to describe a eukaryotic chromosome.
