Be able to describe integration of biochemistry and molecular biology at the fundamental metabolic level in which phosphoryl transfer provides the thermodynamic potential for transcription and translation along pathways provided by protein enzyme activity.

Be able map your understanding of eukaryotic cellular structure onto the molecular processes of transcription and translation in gene expression.

Be prepared to apply examples from the human endocrine system to the discussion of the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression.

Be able to apply physical science perspectives within the context of the molecular biology laboratory.