BIOL 2081C- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 201 pages long!)
Document Summary
Genetics research and technology have come a long way since the discovery of dna"s structure in 1953; about fifty years later, the entire human genome sequence was published. Today, thousands of individual human genomes have been sequenced in order to understand human genetic variation. And, thousands of different species have been sequenced and these data are used in conservation efforts, human and animal disease research, and as part of an effort to provide more people with balanced diets. This course begins with a step into history to learn some of early research that suggested that dna was the genetic material and that dna was responsible for phenotype. Watch: crash course video: how we make memories (9 min) Learning objectives: explain the format, policies, and organization of this course, you will find that remembering genetics information to be relevant not only in this class but also in your career, and in your everyday life.
