DNA is the blueprint not only for the organism but for all theparts of the cell. How does DNA dictate the functions of aparticular cell (by the production of proteins)? But how does acell produce proteins? This week, we'll discuss how DNA functionsas a blueprint for the cell by looking at the relationship betweengenes and proteins, but we have to crawl before we walk. Let'sbegin by taking a close look at the cell, identifying all cellularorganelles along with their roles in the cell.
This week, we're exploring the amazing and unique properties ofcells! Cells are truly more than the sum of their parts. Scientistscan add all the necessary ingredients to make a cell to in testtube, but no one has ever succeeded in making a living cell.
We'll start our discussion by making a running list of theorganelles and their functions. By the end of the week, we'll havea complete picture of the cell's machinery.
The first student to post should pick an organelle and describe itsstructure and function. The next student should summarize the firststudent's organelle info and then add their own to the list. Thethird student will copy that list and add his or her own organelledescription. Pass it on!
