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By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Describe the structure of DNA Explain the Sanger method of DNA sequencing Discuss the similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic DNA
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Describe how changes to gene expression can cause cancer Explain how changes to gene expression at different levels can disrupt the cell cycle Discuss how understanding regulation of gene expression can lead to better drug design
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Understand the process of translation and discuss its key factors Describe how the initiation complex controls translation Explain the different ways in which the post-translational control of gene expression takes place
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Discuss why every cell does not express all of its genes Describe how prokaryotic gene regulation occurs at the transcriptional level Discuss how eukaryotic gene regulation occurs at the epigenetic, transcriptional, post-transcriptional, translational, and post-translational levels
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By the end of this section, you will be able to:
List the steps in eukaryotic transcription Discuss the role of RNA polymerases in transcription Compare and contrast the three RNA polymerases Explain the significance of transcription factors
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List the different steps in prokaryotic transcription Discuss the role of promoters in prokaryotic transcription Describe how and when transcription is terminated
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Explain the “central dogma” of protein synthesis Describe the genetic code and how the nucleotide sequence prescribes the amino acid and the protein sequence
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Explain that meiosis and sexual reproduction are evolved traits Identify variation among offspring as a potential evolutionary advantage to sexual reproduction Describe the three different life-cycle types among sexual multicellular organisms and their commonalities
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