Protein Synthesis
For this project we had first find out what protein synthesis is. Our next step was to find a protein to research. My group chose SHBG, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin. We had to find its structure, how its made, where in the body it functions, and what it does.
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Protein Synthesis: biological cells generate new proteins
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin:a glycoprotein that binds to the two sex hormone
Uterus:the organ in the lower body of a woman or female mammal where offspring are conceived
Testosterone:is the primary male sex hormone. In men, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as the testis and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.
Estrogen:is the primary female sex hormone. It is responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics
DNA:a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning and reproduction of all known living organisms
RNA:a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins
mRNA:Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a large family of RNA molecules that convey genetic information from DNA to the ribosome
Codon:a sequence of three nucleotides that together form a unit of genetic code in a DNA or RNA molecule
Ribosome:a minute particle consisting of RNA and associated proteins, found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of living cells
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
Glogi Apparatis:gathers simple molecules and combines them to make molecules that are more complex
Cytoplasm:the material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus
Protein Folding:the process by which a protein structure assumes its functional shape or conformation
Central Dogma: DNA Encodes RNA, RNA Encodes Protein
Reflection:
In the creation of our presentation, I learned about many non-physics concepts. One non-physics concept was collaboration. Collaboration was learned in our presentation because we needed everyone's input and ideas in the presentation to make sure it was at its highest potential. Another non-physics concept was corporation. Corporation was practiced when only one person could work one the presentation. This person would sometimes need something and the rest of the group that wasn't doing anything had to do it.
In our project there were two main peaks and pits. Our first pit was, being too social. The task manager's job was to make sure we stayed in our group. Sometimes one person in our group would wonder off and the task manager would have to tell them to come back. Another pit was doing something academic the whole time. When the video was getting edited only one person could work on it at a time, so the rest of the group was left stranded. We solved this problem by doing other classwork when we couldn't work on the presentation. One peak was our team work. I think everyone in our group contributed to the project. This was good because everyone's ideas and voices were heard and put into the presentation. The final peak was the presentation day. This was a peak because we were able to show off all of our hard work. In the end, I though our project was very successful, but would not want to do it again.....
Protein Synthesis: biological cells generate new proteins
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin:a glycoprotein that binds to the two sex hormone
Uterus:the organ in the lower body of a woman or female mammal where offspring are conceived
Testosterone:is the primary male sex hormone. In men, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as the testis and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.
Estrogen:is the primary female sex hormone. It is responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics
DNA:a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning and reproduction of all known living organisms
RNA:a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins
mRNA:Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a large family of RNA molecules that convey genetic information from DNA to the ribosome
Codon:a sequence of three nucleotides that together form a unit of genetic code in a DNA or RNA molecule
Ribosome:a minute particle consisting of RNA and associated proteins, found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of living cells
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
Glogi Apparatis:gathers simple molecules and combines them to make molecules that are more complex
Cytoplasm:the material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus
Protein Folding:the process by which a protein structure assumes its functional shape or conformation
Central Dogma: DNA Encodes RNA, RNA Encodes Protein
Reflection:
In the creation of our presentation, I learned about many non-physics concepts. One non-physics concept was collaboration. Collaboration was learned in our presentation because we needed everyone's input and ideas in the presentation to make sure it was at its highest potential. Another non-physics concept was corporation. Corporation was practiced when only one person could work one the presentation. This person would sometimes need something and the rest of the group that wasn't doing anything had to do it.
In our project there were two main peaks and pits. Our first pit was, being too social. The task manager's job was to make sure we stayed in our group. Sometimes one person in our group would wonder off and the task manager would have to tell them to come back. Another pit was doing something academic the whole time. When the video was getting edited only one person could work on it at a time, so the rest of the group was left stranded. We solved this problem by doing other classwork when we couldn't work on the presentation. One peak was our team work. I think everyone in our group contributed to the project. This was good because everyone's ideas and voices were heard and put into the presentation. The final peak was the presentation day. This was a peak because we were able to show off all of our hard work. In the end, I though our project was very successful, but would not want to do it again.....