Vocabulary-
Dna- The genetic material that decides a life form
Transcription: the process which DNA is copied to RNA
RNA: Ribonucleic acid. A single stranded molecule from DNA (nucleus, mitochondria, or chloroplast)
mRNA: dictates the transfer of genetic material.
rRNA: A permanent structural part of a ribosome
tRNA: Transfer RNA. Transports amino acids to ribosomes
Amino acids- Building blocks the proteins are made from
Translation: The process in the ribosomes of a cell by which a strand of mRNA directs the sequence of amino acids to take protein
Protein synthesis: the process by which amino acids are arranged into proteins
Proteins: Involved in all cell functions. Each protein has a specific function in the cell
Dna- The genetic material that decides a life form
Transcription: the process which DNA is copied to RNA
RNA: Ribonucleic acid. A single stranded molecule from DNA (nucleus, mitochondria, or chloroplast)
mRNA: dictates the transfer of genetic material.
rRNA: A permanent structural part of a ribosome
tRNA: Transfer RNA. Transports amino acids to ribosomes
Amino acids- Building blocks the proteins are made from
Translation: The process in the ribosomes of a cell by which a strand of mRNA directs the sequence of amino acids to take protein
Protein synthesis: the process by which amino acids are arranged into proteins
Proteins: Involved in all cell functions. Each protein has a specific function in the cell
How Words Relate to Each Other in Genetics:
1.The DNA transforms into RNA…. basically 3 different types of RNA: rRNA, tRNA and mRNA
2. Then, the different RNA string together the Amino Acids
3. When this process is occurring the Amino Acids fold in on themselves creating a bundle while they are linked together.
4. The bundles then combine with other bundles to create a protein.
5. The shape and size of the protein determines its function in the organism.
6. The Proteins then start to control every facet of the living organisms existence.
1.The DNA transforms into RNA…. basically 3 different types of RNA: rRNA, tRNA and mRNA
2. Then, the different RNA string together the Amino Acids
3. When this process is occurring the Amino Acids fold in on themselves creating a bundle while they are linked together.
4. The bundles then combine with other bundles to create a protein.
5. The shape and size of the protein determines its function in the organism.
6. The Proteins then start to control every facet of the living organisms existence.
What is Genetic Engineering?
Genetic engineering is the process where genes and DNA are changed and manipulated to be presented in a certain way. For example, rabbits were given a glow gene (from a jellyfish) to see how genes pass down. There are other reasons genetic engineering is used. Another example would be for plants to have a certain protein in them that would kill off a certain bug that tries to eat them, like in some corn plants that have been engineered.
Genetic engineering is the process where genes and DNA are changed and manipulated to be presented in a certain way. For example, rabbits were given a glow gene (from a jellyfish) to see how genes pass down. There are other reasons genetic engineering is used. Another example would be for plants to have a certain protein in them that would kill off a certain bug that tries to eat them, like in some corn plants that have been engineered.