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:

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!