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Nucleotide Analysis 

Written by Samantha Wong (PEACE Wong) What aspect of ddNTPs allows them to halt DNA replication? A structure of a ddNTP (ddATP) is shown below. Please remember that in MCB 102, you’ll need to know the structure without a structure.  Click “Read More” to see the answer.  ​3’ H instead of 3’ OH in...

ATP Synthase Insights

Written by Kevyn Niu (PEACE Advisor)  What is the protein subunit that drives ATP synthesis? Click “Read More” to see the answer.  ​F0F1 ATPase *ATP synthase*

Urea Cycle Insights

Written by Kevyn Niu  ​What are the intermediates for nitrogen shuttling in the urea cycle, starting from bicarbonate? Click “Read More” to see the answer.  ​bicarbonate -> carboxyphosphate -> carbamate -> carbamoyl phosphate.

Hershey and Chase: Through the MCB102 Perspective

Written by Samantha Wong (PEACE Advisor) Hershey and Chase labeled bacteriophages with radioactive sulfur and radioactive phosphorus to investigate how viruses use host bacteria to propagate. The bacteriophages are composed of a protein coat and genetic material inside the protein coat. 1a) Let’s say that the radioactive sulfur emitted red fluorescence and the radioactive phosphorus emitted blue...

RNA World Hypothesis

Written by Samantha Wong (PEACE Advisor) What are some functions/features of RNA that support the RNA World hypothesis (the fact that the first origins of nucleic acid polymers was RNA instead of DNA)? a. RNA is single stranded b. RNA can act as enzymes c. RNA can replicate itself d. RNA stores useful genetic information Click “Read...

Midterm Madness: How to Focus on Studying

Written by Amy Wang (PEACE Advisor) With midterms coming up, it’s time to buckle down and do some studying. But with the internet, friends, hobbies, and other extracurriculars, there are often endless distractions that seem much more enticing than that textbook. So how do you get yourself in study mode? Here are several tips...

Azaad

Azaad is UC Berkeley’s premiere Bollywood dance group. Every year we perform across the nation, competing to be crowned the best at what we do. Besides competitions we also perform at private events such as weddings and festivals to add a touch of culture to these celebratory occasions. Each year our focus goes into...