302488 (v.1) Molecular Genetics 231

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Area:	School of Biomedical Science
Contact Hours:	5.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
The overall objective of the unit is to introduce molecular biology; the study of living systems and their functioning at the molecular level. Structure and function of DNA, transcription, translation and replication. Mutation and repair of DNA. Gene organisation and expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Genetic basis of disease and cancer.