As we progress further into the semester I am able to make more connections from past courses. As we get into the topic of DNA replication, most of the information is review from the Genetics course I have previously taken. However in Genetics I learned the more general process of replication, transcription, and translation. In Biochemistry there is more detail on which specific binding occurs to continue the process. The book goes into specific details and description of what type of bonds bind to the strands and proteins. It goes into an in depth overview of these important science processes, which has lead to my better understanding of how and why these processes occurs.
For example in Transcription in Eukaryotes I knew of the different types of RNA polymerase and their roles in initiation. However I did not know that there were six additional transcription factors found in the preinitiation complex. These include; TFIIA, TFIIB, TFIID, TFIIE, TFIIF, and TFIIH. These general transcription factors are required for all promoters, and each has a different function. This is just one example of how Biochemistry has given me a better understanding of the organization of transcription initiation, and how these factors allow the continuation of the rest of the process. It has helped the process of transcription and translation to finally 'click' and I can now better understand.
This course has continued to allow me to make connections between the different branches of science, and help me get a better understanding of the overall picture. By the end of this course I expect to have a deeper understanding, then I did before that will help me succeed in my scholastic and career goals.
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