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Genetics 412b Genes and Genomes II

An examination of our understanding of the organization, structure and function of the genes and genomes of plants, emphasizing recent developments in plant molecular genetics involving model organisms. Topics include plant gene expression, mapping of plant genes, molecular tools for DNA transfer, the interrelationship of nuclear, mitochondrial and chloroplast genes.

Prerequisites: Admission to Year-4 of the Four-Year BSc Honors in Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or Honors Genetics, or Diploma in Honors Standing program in Genetics or other Life Sciences, or permission of the instructor. Biology 387a is strongly recommended.
2 lecture hours, half course.


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