Our Task:
For this project our task was to research a protein and describe the steps it took to go from a DNA sequence to protein. We choose Keratin and we had about a week to research what it does and how it got from DNA to Keratin. We also had to get the DNA sequence for Keratin. Then we made a poster to present what we had found. Keratin is a strong a tough fibrous protein that is found in your skin.
Concepts for Protein Project:
Central Dogma- It describes the flow of genetic info of the cells from DNA, to mRNA, to a protein.
DNA- Contains genetic information. It is also a self-replicating and shows up in almost all living organisms as the main component of chromosomes.
RNA-Its present in all living cells. It acts as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling protein synthesis.
Protein- organic compounds that are an essential part of all living organisms. They are composed of one or more long chains of amino acids.
Transcription- DNA unzips and RNA polymerase adds an mrna strand from base pairing.
Translation- RNA codes for a codon to match with the anticodon of the trna.
Protein synthesis-The process in which a fully functional protein is made.
Protein Folding- folds the amino acid to create a functioning protein.
Codon: a sequence of three nucleotides that together form a unit of genetic code in a DNA or RNA molecule
Elastin:is a highly elastic protein and connective tissue that allows many tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting
Nucleus: rounded structure bounded by a double membrane, containing the genetic material.
Endoplasmic Reticulum:a network of membranous tubules within the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell, continuous with the nuclear membrane
Golgi Apparatis: gathers simple molecules and combines them to make molecules that are more complex.
Cytoplasm: the fluid that fills the cell
Ribosome: a minute particle consisting of RNA and associated proteins, found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of living cells
Reflection:
This project was very challenging for me. I was sick with mono for the majority or the project and missed a huge chunk of the teaching. Overall I would say this project was not presented that clear to my group and I. I felt at times we would give up and complain rather than find the solution. I thought for the guidelines we got for this project my group and I did a great job and worked very well together. One thing I did well was staying off my phone and engaging more into the project and trying to understand the topic rather than giving up. A few things I need to work on are asking more questions and putting extra time into my day in understanding what was taught in class and going over it rather than letting it not be touched til the day of the test.
For this project our task was to research a protein and describe the steps it took to go from a DNA sequence to protein. We choose Keratin and we had about a week to research what it does and how it got from DNA to Keratin. We also had to get the DNA sequence for Keratin. Then we made a poster to present what we had found. Keratin is a strong a tough fibrous protein that is found in your skin.
Concepts for Protein Project:
Central Dogma- It describes the flow of genetic info of the cells from DNA, to mRNA, to a protein.
DNA- Contains genetic information. It is also a self-replicating and shows up in almost all living organisms as the main component of chromosomes.
RNA-Its present in all living cells. It acts as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling protein synthesis.
Protein- organic compounds that are an essential part of all living organisms. They are composed of one or more long chains of amino acids.
Transcription- DNA unzips and RNA polymerase adds an mrna strand from base pairing.
Translation- RNA codes for a codon to match with the anticodon of the trna.
Protein synthesis-The process in which a fully functional protein is made.
Protein Folding- folds the amino acid to create a functioning protein.
Codon: a sequence of three nucleotides that together form a unit of genetic code in a DNA or RNA molecule
Elastin:is a highly elastic protein and connective tissue that allows many tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting
Nucleus: rounded structure bounded by a double membrane, containing the genetic material.
Endoplasmic Reticulum:a network of membranous tubules within the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell, continuous with the nuclear membrane
Golgi Apparatis: gathers simple molecules and combines them to make molecules that are more complex.
Cytoplasm: the fluid that fills the cell
Ribosome: a minute particle consisting of RNA and associated proteins, found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of living cells
Reflection:
This project was very challenging for me. I was sick with mono for the majority or the project and missed a huge chunk of the teaching. Overall I would say this project was not presented that clear to my group and I. I felt at times we would give up and complain rather than find the solution. I thought for the guidelines we got for this project my group and I did a great job and worked very well together. One thing I did well was staying off my phone and engaging more into the project and trying to understand the topic rather than giving up. A few things I need to work on are asking more questions and putting extra time into my day in understanding what was taught in class and going over it rather than letting it not be touched til the day of the test.