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Genitics1

What is genitics?

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Genitics The science of gene function and inheritance.
Nucleus -where genitic info is found -command centre -controls cellular activities -contain chromosomes
Where is genitic info found? NUCLEUS!
Chromosomes -found in nucleus -one DNA molecule wrapped around a protein bed.
DNA! ???
Analogy: LIBRARY Cell with chromosomes with a complete set of instructions
Analogy: COOKBOOK One chromosome with different types.
Analogy: Reciepe 1 gene: 1 template for protein
Analogy: LANGUAGE DNA- base pairs read by cell to make product PROTEINS.
how many chromosomes do we have? 46
what do proteins do? determine what the cells looks like & how it functions.
Major role of proteins: -Regulatory molecules (enzymes) -structural molecules -source of energy
Protein: long chain of amino acids(polypeptide chain) in a 3D shape which determines its function.
Enzyme -speeds up chemical reaction -breaks something apart or puts pieces together
structural protein support and frakeowrk to attach to other proteins
transport protein materials moved within a cell or body
hormone signal to coordinate activities
contractile protein changes shape-arger movements if proteins work togetger
defensive protein protect body against disease
energy protein decomposition releases energy
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