1009-504 - Biochemistry:Nucleic and Molecular Genetics

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Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

Nucleic acid structures, including the classical Watson-Crick DNA secondary structure, as well as more recently discovered forms, are described. Nucleic acid metabolism and the fl ow of genetic information including replication of DNA, its transcription into RNA and the translation of messenger RNA into protein, as well as regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes are presented. DNA sequencing and recombinant DNA techniques having practical applications in medicine, agriculture and forensics are described. The nucleic acid biochemistry of viruses and oncogenes is surveyed. (1009-502) Class 3, Credit 3 (F, W, S) *X, extended day (after 5 p.m.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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