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| American University of Technology Bio 245 - Nutrition Genetics |
| ORGANIZATION OF LIFE 1- Characteristics of Living Things 2- Chemistry of Life 3- Cellular Organization 4- Biochemistry of Life (ATP, Enzymes) MOLECULAR GENETICS 1- The Genetic Material 2- DNA Mutations 3- The Cell Cycle (DNA Replication and Mitosis) 4- Sexual Reproduction (Meiosis) 5- RNA and Transcription 6- Protein Synthesis by Translation Quiz I (10%) HEREDITY AND GENETIC DISEASES 1- Principles of Heredity: Mendelian Genetics 2- Non-Mendelian Genetics 3- Genetic Diseases 4- Genetic Engineering and Therapy 5- Genetics and Cancer Midterm (35% Includes Quiz I Material) CLINICAL NUTRITION GENETICS 1- Glycogen Storage Diseases 2- Cystic Fibrosis and Nutrition 3- G6PD Deficiency and Nutrition 4- Phenylketonuria 5- Familial Hypercholesterolemia 6- Hypertension and Heart Disease 7- Diabete Mellitus and Nutrition Quiz II (10% Includes 1,2 and 3 from Heredity and Genetic Diseases) 8- Galactosemia 9- Obesity 10- Genetically Modified Foods 11- Genetic Counseling Final Exam (40% Includes Quiz II Material) |
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