Blog Week 7

 This week we focused on genetic material, specifically DNA and RNA and how they are used to make proteins through a process called central dogma. DNA is found in the nucleus and contains the molecular blueprint for all living things. A copy of one strand of DNA is made and this is called RNA. RNA moves into the cytoplasm and uses Ribosomes to help create amino acids. These amino acids build proteins, which can go on to build or repair cells. This is central dogma. 

I can relate this to what I learned in my biology class last year because we spent a lot of time learning about DNA and the process in which cells are created, so this was not as difficult for me to understand since I had a lot of background context on this topic. 

One thing I still wonder about is how scientists/researchers can see the tiny details of DNA such as the bases and how they pair, how RNA is transcribed, etc. because everything is so small and happens very quickly. 










Comments

  1. BrookeMarch 1, 2023 at 8:03 AM

    Personally I think your child looks a little too grown but i'm glad you had better luck. I learned similar experiences in high school so this was review for me as well. I think you aska great questions when thinking about how we study DNA.

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  2. Methods to Science- Elle ChristouMarch 1, 2023 at 8:29 AM

    Hi Brenna!
    I think the DNA model that we did in class will help our future understand DNA because DNA and genetics is hard to understand. I know when I first learned about it I was confused and lost. If I had a model like that it would help me understand the different functions and features of a DNA strand a little bit more.

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  3. Meredith BourgeousMarch 2, 2023 at 6:13 AM

    Hi Brenna! That is a great picture of your DNA model!!! I thought this was a great activity to help show what DNA looks like. It could also be used to model the central dogma process. I also related to your question at the end. How can scientists know this is happening in our bodies?

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  4. Ellen Howard Science Methods BlogMarch 2, 2023 at 8:05 AM

    Hi Brenna! I also talked about how I learned about DNA in my biology class so this was a good refresher for me. I also love the picture of the plants all grown, I hadn't seen them all together like that in my class. Nice job!

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