BCMB 304 — Molecular Biology II
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology · University of Ghana
The genetic code: Deciphering the code. Universality and degeneracy of the genetic code. Wobble hypothesis, colinearity of gene polypeptide. Translation: Ribosome structure. Activation of Amino acids. Initiation, elongation and termination. Eukaryotic and prokaryotic. Post-translational modifications; Polysomes, inhibitors of protein synthesis. Control of gene expression: Inducible and repressible operons, (lac and trp operons). Mutation: molecular basis of mutation. Point mutation – transitions, transversions, frameshift mutations. Site-directed mutagenesis, Radiation induced mutation. Chemically induced mutation. DNA repair mechanisms. Recombinant DNA and genetic engineering: Restriction endonucleases, Methods for recombinant DNA production, transformation, amplification, screening for cloned DNA.
- Credits
- 2
- Level
- Level 300
- Semester
- Semester Two
Other courses on this programme
- BCMB 301 — Intermediary Metabolism
- BCMB 302 — Cell Biology II
- BCMB 303 — Molecular Biology I
- BCMB 305 — Biochemistry of Hormones
- BCMB 306 — Integration and Control of Metabolism
- BCMB 307 — Data Handling & Interpretation
- BCMB 308 — Bioenergetics
- BCMB 309 — Principles of Lab Organization & Management
- BCMB 311 — Practical Biochemistry II
- BCMB 312 — Cell & Molecular Biology Practical I
- BCMB 313 — Biochemistry of Viruses
- BCMB 314 — Membrane Biochemistry
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).