Understand how a gene is a stretch of DNA on a chromosome. …
Understand how a gene is a stretch of DNA on a chromosome. Find out about alleles in their role as versions sequence variants of a gene. [8:18]
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Learn about the gene as a stretch of DNA on a chromosome. …
Learn about the gene as a stretch of DNA on a chromosome. Also find out about alleles as versions or sequence variants of a gene. [8:17]
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This video segment from the Secret of Life School Video: "Genetic Medicine: …
This video segment from the Secret of Life School Video: "Genetic Medicine: Tinkering with Our Genes" explores the potential for gene therapy to cure diseases like Alzheimer's.
The homeobox genes that define the basic body plan of mice and …
The homeobox genes that define the basic body plan of mice and fruit flies are illustrated in this graphic from The Human Evolution Coloring Book by Adrienne Zihlman. The accompanying article describes how these genes act as "molecular architects" in all animal species.
In this animation, a molecular menagerie of small molecules is displayed, with …
In this animation, a molecular menagerie of small molecules is displayed, with two particular molecules singled out for attention: rapamycin and furrowstatin. [1:57]
Follow human geneticist Spencer Wells, Director of the Genographic Project of the …
Follow human geneticist Spencer Wells, Director of the Genographic Project of the National Geographic Society, as he tracks down the genetic changes associated with the ability to digest lactose as adults, tracing the origin of the trait to less than 10,000 years ago, a time when some human populations started domesticating animals. [14:52]
Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a …
Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand—and apply—key concepts. The 2nd edition has been revised to incorporate clearer, more current, and more dynamic explanations, while maintaining the same organization as the first edition. Art and illustrations have been substantially improved, and the textbook features additional assessments and related resources.
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
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
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
List the different steps in prokaryotic transcription Discuss the role of promoters in prokaryotic transcription Describe how and when transcription is terminated
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Describe the different steps in RNA processing Understand the significance of exons, introns, and splicing for mRNAs Explain how tRNAs and rRNAs are processed
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Explain the “central dogma” of DNA-protein synthesis Describe the genetic code and how the nucleotide sequence prescribes the amino acid and the protein sequence
Biology is designed for multi-semester biology courses for science majors. It is …
Biology is designed for multi-semester biology courses for science majors. It is grounded on an evolutionary basis and includes exciting features that highlight careers in the biological sciences and everyday applications of the concepts at hand. To meet the needs of today’s instructors and students, some content has been strategically condensed while maintaining the overall scope and coverage of traditional texts for this course. Instructors can customize the book, adapting it to the approach that works best in their classroom. Biology also includes an innovative art program that incorporates critical thinking and clicker questions to help students understand—and apply—key concepts.
At DNA from the Beginning, choose from classical genetics, molecules of genetics, …
At DNA from the Beginning, choose from classical genetics, molecules of genetics, genetic organization and control. Each concept is explained through animation, an image gallery, video interviews, biographies and links.
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