14 Introduction to Molecular Biology

Andrea Bierema

Molecular biology is the study of macromolecules essential for life, like protein

This unit addresses how DNA is read to create protein and that proteins determine an organism’s characteristics. It ends with a discussion on how we as humans can modify and edit DNA—which then affects protein synthesis—via genetic engineering.

The Cell

Review the main structures of a cell before continuing on to the next chapters. The following video gives a tour of the cell:

Additional Information

To take a closer look into the organelles of a cell, check out Genome Unlocking Life’s Code animations!

Molecular Biology

We cover a span of topics in this unit. To find out some of the basics of molecular biology and how they relate to one’s life, watch the following video. It’s an excellent animation!


 

 

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