English

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The student will be able to:
- describe principles of processes in living organisms on molecular level,
- explain gene expression,
- describe principle of cell signalling,
- discus changes of genetic information.

The student should be able to explain fundamental principles of genetics, should know basic terms and laws of molecular biology. Generally, knowledge on the level of Bachelor study is required.

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Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

up to 40 points from computer exercises (2 tests, 1 homework, and activity in labs)
up to 60 points from finel written exam
The exam is oriented to verification of orientation in advanced terms of molecular biology.

1. Introduction to the study of molecular biology. Cell, the chemical composition of cells, chemical energy, protein: structure and function, structure and function of nucleic acids.
2. Genetic information, genetic code, gene definitions, types of gene structure and information content of genomes.
3. Replication of DNA (the participating enzymes and mechanisms).
4. Transcription in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, posttranscriptional RNA editing.
5. Translation, transfer RNA, ribosomes, cotranslational and posttranslational processes.
6. Regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes, structure and properties of the promoter, the positive and negative regulation of operon, attenuation.
7. Regulation of gene expression in eukaryotes, transcription factors, transcriptional. Cell division, cell cycle control.
8. Molecular basis for the development of immunite molecules.
9. Cell signaling (signal molecules, receptors, signaling pathways). The structure of the membranes, transfer of substances through the membrane, the communication between cells.
10. Changes in genetic information, mutation, general and site-specific recombination, repair of damaged DNA mutant.
11. Mobile elements (prokaryotic and eukaryotic transposons, retrotransposons). Tissues.
12. Introduction of genetic engineering, production of transgenic organisms, and their use, in vitro mutagenesis, gene therapy.
13. Basics of using biochemical methods in molecular biology.

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The aim of the course is to provide knowledge of differences of eukaryots, prokaryots and viruses in molecular biology.

Computer exercises are obligatory. Excused absence can be substituted.

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Relichová, J. Praktická cvičení z genetiky. Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 1997, ISBN 80- 210-1484-9 (96 stran) Relichová, J. (1997): Praktická cvičení z genetiky. Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 1997, ISBN 80- 210-1484-9 (EN)
Rosypal S. a kol. : Úvod do molekulární biologie. I.-IVdíl. Brno 1999-2002 (třetí vydání). 2006 - I. díl (čtvrté vydání)

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