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The class session delved into the intricacies of gene expression, covering foundational concepts, key terminology, and the molecular processes of transcription and translation. The tutor explained post-transcriptional modifications, alternative splicing, and DNA methylation. The student practiced applying these concepts through multiple-choice questions, with plans to complete remaining questions as homework.

The Student and Tutor reviewed concepts related to genetic variation, including alleles, independent assortment, crossing over, meiosis, and random fertilization. They discussed how these processes contribute to genetic diversity in sexually reproducing organisms and worked to clarify the Student's understanding of homologous chromosomes and their role in cell division. No specific homework was assigned, but the discussion covered the key mechanisms for genetic diversity.

The tutor and student worked through physics problems involving relative motion and projectile motion. They practiced setting up coordinate systems, applying kinematic equations to calculate distances, velocities, and times, and deriving formulas for maximum height and range in projectile motion. The next steps involved completing practice calculations based on the formulas derived.

The student and tutor worked through physics problems related to kinematics, specifically calculating final velocity for an object on an incline using kinematic equations and trigonometry. They also practiced resolving forces into their x and y components and calculating the net force and its direction.

The session covered problem-solving techniques for physics questions involving forces on inclined planes, including the application of Newton's laws and the concept of friction. The Student practiced resolving forces into components and using Fnet = ma to solve for acceleration and the coefficient of kinetic friction. The homework is to complete the remaining assignment questions, focusing on applying the techniques learned in the session, and to review Fnet equations.

The Student and Tutor reviewed concepts of bias, variability, accuracy, and precision in statistics. They practiced differentiating between parameters and statistics and worked through examples to identify populations, samples, and relevant parameters. The Tutor assigned additional practice questions on identifying statistical components for homework and scheduled a follow-up session to discuss the central limit theorem.