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24210 Molecular Biology and Genetics
Danish title: Mikrobiologi 2

Type: Å, Language: EEE
Credit points: 5 point
Previous course: C2410
Offered by: Department of Microbiology (IM)
No credit points with: C2410
Prerequisite: 24101.32101
Recommended semester: 7th semester
Scope and form: Two-lecture modules per week
Examination: Written exam (13 point scale )
Contact person: Hans Henrik Saxild, IM, Building 301, Tel. +45 4525 2495
Aim: To give the students a comprehensive knowledge of general genetics, microbial genetics, and physiology.
Contents: The molecular characteristics of the genetic material; recombination; replication; mutation; RNA and protein synthesis. Chromosome structure of prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses. Transfer of genetic material (transduction, transformation, conjugation, fusion); in vitro gene manipulation. Mitosis; meiosis; chromosome defects; the Mendelian rules and maternal inheritance. The functional relation between genes; regulation of gene activity.