1. Draw the general structure of DNA and RNA nucleotides.
2. Describe the structure of DNA and compare it with RNA.
3. Explain DNA replication.
4. List three classes of RNA molecules and describe their functions.
5. Explain the process of transcription.
6. List and explain the three types of posttranscriptional modifications of eukaryotic mRNA.
7. Describe the essential elements of the genetic code, and develop a "feel" for its elegance.
8. Describe the process of translation.
9. Define mutation and understand how mutations cause cancer and cell death.
10. Describe the tools used in the study of DNA and in genetic engineering.
11. Describe the process of polymerase chain reaction and discuss potential uses of the process.
12. Discuss strategies for genome analysis and DNA sequencing.
