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Understanding DNA: Structure, Function, and Heredity

Dive into the world of DNA, the blueprint of life! Unravel the structure and function of DNA molecules, explore how DNA controls heredity, and discover the intricate process of protein synthesis. Learn about mutations, the role of DNA in determining traits, and the fascinating world of nucleic acids.

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Understanding DNA: Structure, Function, and Heredity

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  1. DNA and HeredityDNA Structure and Function - Amoeba Sisters Module 6

  2. DNA and Heredity • DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid • DNA is a NUCLEIC ACID • One of the “Core Four” organic compounds • DNA controls HEREDITY (the inheritance of traits) • DNA is passed from parent to offspring • DNA is a CODE for making PROTEINS and proteins determine TRAITS

  3. Where is your DNA?

  4. DNA Structure • The monomer (subunit) of DNA is a nucleotide • A nucleotide has 3 parts • Sugar (deoxyribose) • Phosphate group • Nitrogen base • There are 2 chains of nucleotides in a DNA molecule

  5. DNA Structure • The shape of the DNA molecule is a double helix • The “backbone” of the double helix is alternating sugars and phosphates • The rungs of the DNA ladder are nitrogen base pairs • Nitrogen base pairs are connected by hydrogen bonds

  6. DNA Structure • There are 4 nitrogen bases in DNA • Adenine • Thymine • Cytosine • Guanine • Base pairing is complementary • Adenine with Thymine • Cytosine with Guanine

  7. How is my DNA different from a tree or a frog? Every living organism has DNA in its cells All DNA has the same basic structure The difference in human DNA, tree DNA, or frog DNA is the sequence of the nitrogen base pairs.

  8. DNA Replication • DNA must make a copy of itself before a cell divides • This happens during INTERPHASE of the cell cycle!

  9. DNA Replication WITH ENZYMES ! Process is “semi-conservative” • DNA replication explained • DNA Replication: The Cell's Extreme Team Sport - YouTube

  10. How does DNA determine your traits? DNA is used as a code for protein synthesis One gene, one protein What is a gene? A sequence of DNA that codes for a particular protein (proteins determine traits!) Trait DNA Protein

  11. Process of Protein Synthesis Transcription: DNA  mRNA (in nucleus) Translation: mRNA protein (at ribosome in cytoplasm)

  12. mRNA codon chart DNA: TAC TCA CGT GTC ACT RNA (codons): _________________________ Amino acids: _________________________

  13. 3 Types of RNA mRNA: copies a gene from DNA (messenger) tRNA: brings amino acids to ribosomes, (transfer) based on the mRNA codons rRNA: makes up the ribosome (ribosomal)

  14. What happens when protein synthesis goes wrong? Mutations: • Changes in DNA • Occur when DNA is being copied • May be spontaneous, or a result of environmental factors (mutagens)

  15. Mutations Two types of mutations: • Point mutation: One base pair is changed • Changes ONE amino acid • Frameshift mutation: One base pair is added or deleted • Results in a changes from that point forward • YouTube - Sickle Cell • YouTube - DNA MUTATION • YouTube - Beneficial Mutations Do Happen

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