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The Student and Tutor reviewed key concepts in evolution and genetics, including abiogenesis, Darwinism, natural selection, and population genetics. They practiced calculating allele and genotype frequencies using the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and solved related problems, with a follow-up problem to be completed by the Student.

The tutor and student reviewed patterns of evolution, including natural selection, homologous and analogous structures, and convergent/divergent evolution. They then transitioned to population genetics, focusing on calculating allele and genotype frequencies and understanding the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, including its application to multiple alleles. The next session will review phylogenetic trees and Hardy-Weinberg problems.

The student and tutor reviewed theories on the origin of life and evolution. They discussed historical experiments disproving spontaneous generation, the chemical evolution of life leading to organic molecules, and Darwin's theory of natural selection, illustrated by the Galapagos finches. The next session will focus on the Hardy-Weinberg equation.

The Tutor provided a detailed explanation of post-transcriptional modifications in eukaryotic gene expression, including mRNA capping, polyadenylation, and splicing. The Student engaged with the concepts, and they discussed the mechanisms and significance of these processes, including alternative splicing and its biological relevance. The next session will cover mechanisms of evolution.

The Tutor and Student reviewed fundamental molecular biology techniques like PCR and gel electrophoresis, then extensively discussed DNA replication. They covered DNA structure, the enzymes involved in replication, and the processes of initiation, elongation, and termination, including concepts like leading and lagging strands and Okazaki fragments. The session concluded with practice on free response questions related to DNA replication, with a plan to continue with post-transcriptional modification.

The Tutor and Student reviewed the process of transcription, covering prokaryotic and eukaryotic differences in RNA polymerase function, promoter regions, and regulatory elements like enhancers and silencers. They also discussed the initiation, elongation, and termination phases of transcription, including specific recognition sequences and termination mechanisms. The next session will cover post-transcriptional modifications with a half-review, half-new material approach.