2.3 Timetoast

By Parker Ness

  • DNA and the human genomes

    DNA and the human genomes
    DNA is the genetic material that makes up the traits for organisms. DNA is also very long. In a plant cell, DNA can stretch 300 feet, enough DNA in the human body to reach Pluto from the sun and back, and enough DNA from every human on Earth to stretch across the known universe. Genomes carries the generic information to build and maintain all organisms.

  • RNA

    RNA
    RNA processes the information from DNA and that is used to create proteins necessary for life. Protein determines the structure and function of all living organisms cells. They are made up of amino acids, of which the instructions comes from DNA.

  • Genetic mutations

    Genetic mutations
    Most DNA has perfect sequences, however, there can be some problems. Genetic mutations is caused by errors in DNA replication. These mutations causes disfunction of human limbs, medical diseases, and more.

  • Coronaviruses

    Coronaviruses
    In the article provided from nature.com, it talked about how coronaviruses came from. These viruses are massive compared to other RNA viruses, at 125 nanometers in diameter, with 30,000 genetic bases. These coronaviruses also has some of the largest genomes compared to other viruses. This article is an application to this science, as these viruses are caused by genetic mutations, an error in the process for DNA and RNA.