The Grand Scheme of Things
What Science can tell us about our place in the universe. In addition to being educational, I have been told that it is a great way to help you go to sleep. Please feel free to use it for either purpose and spread the word. Some great banjo playing too.
The Grand Scheme of Things
Episode 7 - A Short History of You: Genes to Proteins
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Bill McKim (TGST@bell.net)
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Season 1
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Episode 7
In this episode we examine not only how DNA can replicate itself, but how genes build bodies and run them.
DNA is simply a long chain of molecules called nucleotides.These chains are a code for the construction of proteins that are ling chains of amino acids. A protein is a long chain of amino acids strung together in a specific order. These chains fold up into large molecules that can have many properties. They build our bodies and control our biochemistry. Genes control the proteins by determining which proteins are created, how many, when they are created, and where in the body they are created.
Find out how lifeless molecules can make a living thing, like you.