(in Polish) Genetis (Basic) 320-ERS-1GEZL
Substantive content:
Information for students – if you are not familiar with the basic laws of inheritance or just have a problem understanding them, this subject is for you. If you already have basic genetics choose rather the advanced-level
1. Basic laws of inheritance (Mendel laws). The structure and behavior of chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis.
2. The inheritance of linked genes. Linkage and mapping. Genetic variation.
3. Sex inheritance and sex linkage. Lyon hypothesis. Sex chromosomes and sex reversal.
4. Quantitative traits. The relationship between genotype and phenotype. Twin studies. Human skin Color and the Genetic Mechanisms of inheritance
5. DNA structure and the flow of genetic information in the cell. The genetic code. Molecular basis of point mutations. Types of point mutations and their effects on proteins. Metabolic blocks and diseases.
6. Chromosomal mutations, types, and examples. The mutations on chromosome number and structure. Human aneuploidy. Polyploidy in the evolution of cultivated plants.
Type of course
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Forms and conditions of credit:
- attendance on the lectures and labs
- work evaluation at the laboratories – solving genetic problems and tasks
- written exam – short questions previously presented to students
Bibliography
Literature:
Griffiths, Wessler, Lewontin et al. 2000. An Introduction to genetic analysis. Freeman, USA.
Elseth G. D., Baumgardner K. D. 1984. Genetics. Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, USA.
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