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© Copyright Universidad Europea. Todos los derechos reservados Lesson 4. Genetics , environment and evolution © Copyright Universidad Europea. Todos los derechos reservados INDEX 4.1 Genetics, environment and evolution 4.2 Evolutionary theory and default behavior 4.3 Mendelian genetics 4.4 Types of genetic transmission 4.5 Genetics, Neurotransmitters and human behavior 4.6 Activities © Copyright Universidad Europea. Todos los derechos reservados Bibliography Bibliography: Chapters 5, 13, 14, 15 and 18 from: Preface – Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology (pressbooks.pub) © Copyright Universidad Europea. Todos los derechos reservados DNA and RNA = Nucleic acids that form our genome Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) : Nucleic acid, consisting of a double strand, which contains all the hereditary genetic information necessary for life . Structure ( Nitrogenous bases): ✓ Adenine ✓ Guanine ✓ Cytosine ✓ Thymine Functions : • Storage of genetic information • Replication • Transcription ( Proteins suitable for encoding information ) • Involved in cellular metabolism • Mutation ( Biological div...