Molecular biology

Molecular biology is the study of biological processes and interactions at the molecular level within living organisms. It focuses on how molecules like proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids contribute to the functions of cells and tissues. Molecular biology is important for medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology as it helps us understand how life operates at a molecular level and how genetic and cellular processes are controlled.

Overview

• Macromolecules – what are four major classes of macromolecules and how do they differ in structure?
• Structure and function of DNA – what is DNA and how is it organised?
• Protein synthesis – how does a cell use instructions from DNA to make proteins?
• Structure and function of enzymes – what are enzymes and how do they work?