Unit five included discussions on the topics of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. We learned how DNA is structured and that it is anti-parallel. DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, and is structured as a double helix. It also coils around proteins called histones. RNA is a temporary copy of DNA that is used to build proteins from amino acids. RNA copies one side of the DNA and leaves the nucleus to go to a ribosome, which then translates the code into flesh and blood. We learned all of this new information through vodcasts and labs, such as the protein synthesis lab and DNA extraction lab.
I would say that say that my strength in this unit is understanding the genetic code and how it works because I do not have much trouble transcripting and translating DNA. However, my weakness would be protein synthesis, which a very complicated algorithm and uses complicated processes. I was very successful in this unit´s labs but my setbacks was the vodcast homework.
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