BLG 143

Clear, organized notes covering DNA structure, replication steps, key enzymes, leading/lagging strand synthesis, proofreading, mismatch repair, excision repair, and recombination repair. Includes diagrams explained in simple words, exam-focused summaries, and easy definitions. Perfect for TMU students prepping for midterms or finals.

These notes explain Mendel’s experiments and how they led to the modern concept of the gene. Includes clear breakdowns of dominant vs. recessive alleles, Mendel’s Laws (Segregation & Independent Assortment), Punnett squares, monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, genotype vs. phenotype, and how Mendel’s work connects to DNA and molecular genetics today. Perfect for students who want straightforward explanations, diagrams, and exam-focused summarie

BOG143 How Genes Work – Fall 2025 Complete Notes Clear, detailed, and easy-to-understand notes covering every chapter from lectures, diagrams, and textbook content. Perfect for TMU students who want simple explanations of genetic concepts like DNA replication, transcription, translation, gene regulation, mutations, and biotechnology. Includes summaries

Ch 1 - Biology and The Tree of Life Concepts: - what does it mean to say that something is alive? - cells theory - theory of evolution - tree of life

Ch 2 - Chemistry linked to the evolution of life Concepts: - structure of atoms, ions, and molecules - properties of water - how do chemical reactions occur? - current models for chemical evolution - carbon: the most versatile atom

Ch 3 - Proteins Concepts: - amino acids - protein structure - protein function - importance of proteins for life

Ch 4 - DNA and RNA Concepts: - What is a nucleic acid? - DNA - RNA - Could life have evolved from RNA

Ch 5 - Carbohydrates Concepts: - monosaccharides - polysaccharides - roles of carbohydrates

Ch 6 - Lipids Concepts: - lipid structure and function - phospholipid bilayer - diffusion and osmosis - membrane proteins