Welcome to Genetics

This section is known as genetics2 and takes the study of genes to a higher level; building on what is in the earlier genetics section. Under this catagory you can find out about:

  • the genetic code
  • how cells divide
  • the applications of genetics.

    • Find the article you are looking for by using either the table below, or the navigation on the right (found on the left of article pages).

    DNAStructure of DNA, complimentary base pairing, DNA replication, polymerase chain reaction.
    Cell CycleDetail on all stages of a cell's life: Interphase, Mitosis and Cytokinesis.
    Protein SynthesisRNA, transcription and translation to create polypetide plus mutations.
    Genetic EngineeringSticky ends and enzymes, using bacteria, genetic markers, mass culturing.
    Sexual ReproductionComparison of gametes: ova and sperm, meiosis and life cycles of haploid and diploid.
    Gene TherapySymptoms of Cystic Fibrosis; how gene therapy works, discussion of effectiveness.
    InheritanceSex determination, inheritance of blood group: dihybrid, sex linkage and epistasis.
    Variation and MeiosisContinuous and discontinuous variation, important stages of meiois with explanation.