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The session comprehensively covered the mechanisms of meiosis, including its stages, genetic recombination via crossing over, and the principle of independent assortment. Student and Tutor reviewed these concepts and practiced relevant questions. They also explored various chromosomal abnormalities, such as structural changes (deletion, duplication, inversion, translocation) and numerical aneuploidies (trisomy, monosomy) caused by non-disjunction, along with the basics of karyotyping. The session concluded with an introduction to spermatogenesis and oogenesis, emphasizing their key differences. The Student was assigned homework to revise these topics and complete associated questions, with the next session planned to cover 'hawk genes' and other inheritance patterns.

The Student and Tutor reviewed and completed a biology assignment, focusing on cellular transport, cell junctions, cytoskeletal components, protein synthesis via the ER pathway, osmosis, and the apoptosis pathway. The Student successfully submitted the assignment after working through a series of multiple-choice and matching questions with the Tutor's assistance.

The Student and Tutor continued their study of biology, focusing on errors in DNA replication, specifically mutations. They defined key 'omics' terms (genome, transcriptome, proteome) and explored the causes, types (point and frameshift), and consequences of genetic mutations. The session concluded with a review of a flowchart showing environmental damage leading to mutation, and the Student was assigned a practice sheet on mutations as homework.

The Student and Tutor commenced their session by strategizing for an upcoming quiz, test, and assignment, deciding to prioritize content relevant to the quiz first due to its overlap with the test. They extensively reviewed core biology concepts, including the central dogma of molecular biology, the RNA world hypothesis, and various theories concerning the origin of life on Earth. Additionally, fundamental principles of microscopy, such as magnification, resolution, and contrast, were discussed, with the plan to continue the topic in a subsequent session.

Student and Tutor covered the mechanisms of DNA replication error correction, emphasizing the dual role of DNA polymerase in polymerization and proofreading. The session then moved into a detailed explanation of RNA processing, defining the functions of the 5' cap and poly-A tail, and clarifying the different types of DNA/RNA strands. The class concluded with an overview of translation, including the stages of protein synthesis and the functions of the ribosomal A, P, and E sites.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive review of molecular biology, covering DNA replication and transcription. They discussed the definitions, mechanisms, key enzymes, and stages involved in both processes, including problem-solving questions related to DNA replication. The session concluded with a brief introduction to transcription and plans to cover translation in the next class.