Genetics

Key differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic gene regulation and the use of chromatin remodeling to affect gene expression in eukaryotes.

Defines and explains epigenetics, the way in which chromatin structure influences gene expression, and mechanisms for controlling chromatin structure to influence what genes are expressed.

Some basic terminology and definitions to know that are sometimes easy to skip past when studying, but learning the definitions makes a big impact!

Diagrams of eight different pedigrees, with key differences that help students to determine the mode of inheritance (autosomal or x linked) (dominant or recessive).

Overview of the Mechanisms of Evolution.

Basic information to know about the trp operon, an inducible operon when trp levels are low.

Highlights seperation of homologous chromosomes, sister chromatid seperation, chromosomes and chromatids in each step, and outcomes of meiosis I and meiosis II.

Diagrams each step of Mitosis, chromosome and chromatid numbers in each step, and result of mitosis.

Simple explanation for what Trinucleotide Repeat Diseases are and the two most important diseases to know for this course