These flashcards are based on Basic Processes, Chapter 7 of the Class 11 Biotechnology textbook. The chapter explains the molecular basis of heredity and explores how DNA functions as the genetic material. Students learn about landmark experiments by Griffith, Avery–MacLeod–McCarty, and Hershey–Chase that established DNA as the carrier of genetic information. The chapter also introduces the organization of genes in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, including DNA packaging, nucleosomes, genomes, and organellar DNA.
The chapter provides a detailed understanding of DNA replication, including semiconservative replication, the Meselson–Stahl experiment, replication enzymes, leading and lagging strands, and Okazaki fragments. It further explains gene expression through the central dogma, transcription, RNA processing, genetic code, translation, and the role of ribosomes and transfer RNA in protein synthesis. Additional concepts such as reverse transcription, mutations, DNA repair, and regulation of gene expression help students understand how genetic information is maintained and expressed in living organisms.
Through these flashcards, learners develop Molecular Biology Skill, Genetics Skill, DNA Analysis Skill, Biotechnology Skill, Gene Expression Skill, Scientific Inquiry Skill, Critical Thinking Skill, and Analytical Thinking Skill. The resource strengthens understanding of molecular mechanisms governing inheritance, replication, transcription, translation, and cellular regulation, creating a strong foundation for advanced studies in biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology, and life sciences.
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Biotechnology
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