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Genetics and Evolution - Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Introduction to the molecular basis of inheritance
Importance of understanding genetics in evolution
Overview of the lac operon regulation model
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DNA Structure and Replication
Importance of DNA as the genetic material
Structure of DNA - double helix, base pairing, and hydrogen bonds
DNA replication - semi-conservative mechanism
Enzymes involved in DNA replication (DNA polymerase, primase, helicase)
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Central Dogma of Molecular Biology
Explanation of the central dogma concept
Transcription - DNA to RNA
Initiation, elongation, and termination
RNA polymerase and transcription factors
Translation - RNA to protein
Codons and anticodons
Role of ribosomes and tRNA
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Regulation of Gene Expression
Importance of gene regulation
Control elements and transcription factors
Mechanisms of gene regulation
Transcriptional regulation
Post-transcriptional regulation
Translational regulation
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Epigenetic Inheritance
Definition and examples of epigenetic modifications
Role of histones and DNA methylation
Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance
Influence of the environment on epigenetics
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Genetic Mutations and DNA Repair
Introduction to genetic mutations
Types of mutations - point mutations, frameshift mutations, chromosomal mutations
Causes of mutations - mutagens and spontaneous mutations
DNA repair mechanisms - mismatch repair, nucleotide excision repair
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Human Genome Project
Overview of the Human Genome Project (HGP)
Significance of HGP in understanding human genetics
Techniques used in HGP - DNA sequencing, genome mapping
Impact of HGP on medicine and research
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Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Definition and applications of genetic engineering
Tools and techniques used in genetic engineering
Restriction enzymes, DNA ligase, vectors
Examples of genetic engineering applications
GMOs, gene therapy, cloning
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Gene Expression and Development
Importance of gene expression in development
Role of homeotic genes in development
Pattern formation and morphogens
Signaling pathways and gene regulation during development
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Genetic Disorders
Definition and examples of genetic disorders
Types of genetic disorders - single-gene, multifactorial, chromosomal disorders
Inheritance patterns - autosomal dominant/recessive, X-linked dominant/recessive
Genetic counseling and testing for genetic disorders
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Genetics and Evolution - Molecular Basis of Inheritance - Another model lac operon regulation
Introduction to the lac operon regulation model
Explanation of lac operon components
: operator, promoter, lacZ, lacY, lacA genes
Role of the lac repressor and the operator in regulation
Activation of the lac operon by the lac inducer, allolactose
Examples of lac operon regulation in bacteria
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Genetic Variations in a Population
Explanation of genetic variations
Sources of genetic variations - mutations, genetic recombination
Importance of genetic variations in evolution
Types of genetic variations - allelic variations, chromosomal variations
Examples of genetic variations and their effects
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Mechanisms of Evolution
Overview of the mechanisms of evolution
Natural selection - definition and examples
Genetic drift and its impact on small populations
Gene flow and its role in genetic variation
Speciation - allopatric, sympatric, and parapatric speciation
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Hardy-Weinberg Principle
Introduction to the Hardy-Weinberg principle
Explanation of allele and genotype frequencies
Conditions for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
Calculation of allele and genotype frequencies using the Hardy-Weinberg equation
Application of the Hardy-Weinberg principle in population genetics studies
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Human Evolution
Overview of human evolution
Evidence for human evolution - fossil records, comparative anatomy, molecular biology
Hominid species and their characteristics
Out-of-Africa hypothesis and the migration of modern humans
Impact of human evolution on modern societies
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Evolutionary Relationships - Phylogenetic Trees
Introduction to phylogenetic trees
Construction and interpretation of phylogenetic trees
Common ancestry and branching patterns
Concepts of ancestral and derived traits
Applications of phylogenetic trees in studying evolutionary relationships
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Mechanisms of Speciation
Reinforcement of reproductive barriers
Hybrid zones and the formation of new species
Polyploidy and speciation in plants
Adaptive radiation and the diversification of species
Convergent and divergent evolution
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Coevolution
Definition and examples of coevolution
Coevolutionary relationships between species
Examples of coevolution - predator-prey, host-parasite, mutualistic relationships
Significance of coevolution in shaping biodiversity
Impact of coevolution on ecological systems
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Molecular Clock and Evolutionary Time
Introduction to the molecular clock theory
Explanation of molecular clocks - DNA sequences and mutations
Calculation of evolutionary time using molecular clocks
Limitations and challenges in using molecular clocks
Applications of molecular clocks in evolutionary studies
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Evolutionary Developmental Biology (Evo-Devo)
Overview of evolutionary developmental biology
Role of gene expression in the evolution of species
Evolutionary conservation of developmental genes
Hox genes and their significance in development and evolution
Studying evolutionary changes through comparative developmental biology
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Genetic Engineering Techniques
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Steps involved in PCR - Denaturation, Annealing, Extension
Applications of PCR - DNA sequencing, cloning, diagnostics
Gel Electrophoresis
Principle of gel electrophoresis
Separation of DNA fragments based on size
Applications of gel electrophoresis - DNA profiling, genetic testing
DNA Sequencing
Sanger sequencing method
Next-generation sequencing techniques
Importance of DNA sequencing in genomics research
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Evolutionary Patterns
Patterns of evolution
Divergent evolution
Convergent evolution
Parallel evolution
Adaptive radiation and species diversification
Punctuated equilibrium and gradualism in evolution
Co-evolution and its role in shaping species interactions
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Population Genetics
Introduction to population genetics
Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and its significance
Factors causing deviations from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
Genetic drift and its impact on small populations
Gene flow and its role in exchanging alleles between populations
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Genetic Variability and Natural Selection
Genetic variability and its importance in evolution
Sources of genetic variability - mutation, recombination, gene flow
Natural selection and its role in shaping populations
Types of natural selection - directional, stabilizing, disruptive
Examples of natural selection in action
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Evidence for Evolution
Fossil record and transitional forms
Comparative anatomy and homologous structures
Molecular biology and DNA sequence similarities
Biogeography and the distribution of species
Experimental evidence and lab studies supporting evolution
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Mechanisms of Microevolution
Genetic mutations and their role in evolution
Gene flow and its impact on genetic variation
Genetic drift and its significance in small populations
Natural selection and its effect on allele frequencies
Sexual selection and its role in evolution
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Macroevolutionary Processes
Speciation and reproductive isolation
Allopatric and sympatric speciation
Polyploidy and its effect on speciation
Adaptive radiation and ecological opportunities
Extinction and its contribution to evolution
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Human Evolutionary History
Overview of human evolutionary timeline
Hominid species and their characteristics
Fossil evidence for human evolution
Major milestones in human evolution
Modern human origins and migration patterns
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Evolution and Biodiversity
Relationship between evolution and biodiversity
Importance of biodiversity in ecosystems
Role of evolution in species adaptation and survival
Threats to biodiversity and conservation efforts
Evolutionary implications of climate change
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Applications of Evolutionary Biology
Evolutionary medicine and understanding human diseases
Conservation and management of endangered species
Agriculture and crop improvement through selective breeding
Forensic biology and DNA profiling
Evolutionary algorithms and computational biology