Introduction to Gene Expression

Now that we actually had a chance to SEE DNA - we will move into what it actually DOES.  Just looking at DNA doesn't really tell us much about its importance.  We saw that in fact it's not the most glamorous thing to look at.  So HOW do we possible get from that "snotty" looking stuff to getting ALL of our traits from it?!?!  That's the next part of this chapter.  The daily questions for today began with some basics of this

Thursday April 19^th

DNA ultimately codes for what organic molecule? Protein

The place in the cell where this organic molecule is made is known as the Ribosomes

In order to do this, another set of instructions needs to be made, the name of this molecule is RNA

We then started into the RNA and Gene Expression notes. (Check Edline)

The start of this was just a description of RNA and how it differs from DNA.  This is something we discussed in general at the beginning of the chapter but will now move into more detail.

Slide from today's notes

Here is a clip from iTunes U that also discusses these differences 

Don't forget DQQ tomorrow - we will start off class with a daily question then take the quiz!!