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    Welcome

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    Dear Learners Welcome to the course on "An Introduction to Gene Regulation and Gene Expression"

    • Course Notifications Forum
    • About the Course Book
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      Mark as done

      • This course will be an essential part of  Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. 
      • The course consists of interactive videos, reading materials with self-assessment tests and an online discussion forum for further exploration and clearing doubts.

    • Meet and Greet! - Let's get to know each other! Forum
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      Post replies: 1
    • General Q and A Forum

    • Online meeting IconGene Regulation and Gene Expression - Introductory Session - Time: May 21, 2023 06:00 PM India

      1. Watch the Recording of Live Session-1

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    Module 1 : What are Genes?

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

    • Discuss what are genes?
    • Explain the organization of genes in Prokaryotes
    • Discuss the organization of genes in Eukaryotes
    • Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene Organization
    • Explain what are chromosomes, their types and function ?

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    Module 2 : What is Gene expression?

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this  Module , learners  will be able to:

    • Discuss flow of information in biological systems 
    • Explain the process of Transcription and Translation  in Prokaryotes
    • Discuss about Eukaryotic Transcription and Translation.
    • Analyze the importance of Transcription and Translation


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    Module 3 : Why Gene expression should be regulated?

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this module, learners  will be able to:

    • Discuss why every cell does not express all of its genes.
    • Describe the importance of gene expression  regulation.
    • Explain the stages at which gene expression can be regulated .

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    Module 4 : How gene expression is regulated ?

    By the end of this chapter, readers will be able to:

    • Define Operons
    • Explain the roles of Lac I, Lac Z, and Lac Y of the lactose Operon
    • Predict the effects on lactose metabolism when the concentration of lactose is changed.
    • Explain about the Trp Operon
    • Define attenuation
    • Explain molecular mechanisms that control Eukaryotic gene regulation
    • Define Epigenetics
    • Discuss the role of epigenetics in gene expression and regulation

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    Module 5 : Mis regulated Gene expression in disease

    By the end of this chapter, readers will be able to:

    • Discuss the importance of gene expression regulation
    • Explain the link between dysregulated gene expression and cancer
    • Discuss the role of dysregulated gene expression in auto immune diseases

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    Final Assessment and Course Certificate

    • Final Quiz
      Opened: Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 7:00 AM
      Closed: Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 5:00 PM
      Students must
      Receive a grade
      Receive a passing grade

      There are 20 questions in this quiz. The questions can be of various types like multiple choice, matching, select from dropdown, short answer. 

      Once you start attempting, you will have 30 minutes to complete the quiz. And unlimited attempts permitted. 

      Achieve pass grade that is 10 to complete this activity.