Describe the structural features of nucleic acids and be able to distinguish them; describe the basis for information content in a DNA sequence; describe the flow of genetic information and be aware of different discoveries emerging in this area. [BIOC 2300]
Apply/use knowledge on DNA replication to explain the behavior of these molecules in different stages and under specific conditions (UV, analogs, salt concentration). [BIOC 3400] Distinguish between RNA dependent and DNA dependent Polymerases and identify the process where they are involved. [BIOC 3400] Explain regulation by mRNA structure and stability. [BIOC 4404] Explain the molecular basis of procedures such as gene cloning, cDNA and genomic DNA library screening, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of DNA, DNA sequencing, microarray technology, nuclear transfer somatic cell and induced pluripotent stem cell cloning, gene therapy. [BIOC 4501] Identify the RNA molecules that participate protein synthesis and explain their contributions. [BIOC 3400] Identify the specific nucleotide and recognize the distinguishing features. [BIOC 3400] Predict the mRNA and the amino acid sequence given a DNA sequence. [BIOC 3400]
BIOC 3400
