Course detail
Molecular Genetics I
FCH-BC_MOG1Acad. year: 2025/2026
History of molecular genetics. Genetic information and the genetic code. Molecular structure of procaryotic and eucaryotic genome. Replication and transcription of procaryotic and eucaryotic genome. Postranscriptional modification and processing of RNA. Translation and posttranslational processing. Regulation of gene expression. Molecular basis of cancerogenesis (oncogenes, antioncogenes). Molecular mechanisms of mutagenesis and recombination. Mobile elements. Repair mechanisms of damaged DNA. Basic methods of molecular genetics. DNA cloning. Gene engineering and transgenic organisms.
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Lectures are optional, no control tests during the semester.
Aims
The basic knowledge of molecular biology, using methods of molecular biology and gene engineering in the research area, in industry, agriculture and medicine.
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Basic literature
Sundstad P., Simmons M.J. Genetika. Český překlad, Masarykova univerzita, Brno 2009 (CS)
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Classification of course in study plans
- Programme BPCP_CHMA Bachelor's 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme BKCP_CHTP Bachelor's
specialization CHPL , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
specialization PCH , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
specialization BT , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory - Programme BKCP_CHTPO Bachelor's
specialization PCH , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
specialization CHPL , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
specialization BT , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory - Programme BPCP_CHTP Bachelor's
specialization CHPL , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
specialization PCH , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
specialization BT , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory - Programme BPCP_CHTPO Bachelor's
specialization CHPL , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
specialization PCH , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
specialization BT , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
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