DNA Deoxyrobonucleic Acid DNA: The Genetic Material (6.1) 176 Master 6.1b, 6.1a Cystic Fibrosis DNA, Mutations, and Cancer (6.2) Lifestyle and Cancer (6.3) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zufaN_aetZI&featu re=fvw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh7c8YbYGqo
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DNA Deoxyrobonucleic Acid
DNA: The Genetic Material (6.1) 176Master 6.1b, 6.1a
Cystic FibrosisDNA, Mutations, and Cancer (6.2)
Lifestyle and Cancer (6.3)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zufaN_aetZI&feature=fvw
DNA: The Genetic MaterialThe chromosomes of all living organisms are
composed of DNADeoxyribonucleic acid.
What does it do? Guides the repair of damaged cells. Describes how cells will respond to changes
in their environment.How is this information sent? Sent from DNA to organelles through
chemical messengers.
DNA is made of phosphate, ribose, and nitrogen bases held in a long winding double helix.
The nitrogen bases: thymine (t), adenine (a), cytosine (c), and guanine (g) are the characters (letters) of the genetic alphabet. The order they appear in is a code.
A sequence of 3 nitrogen bases from a genetic code (word) that determines characteristics. (hair colour, skin colour…)
A sequence of codes form a gene (phrase) that can be read by the cell.
DNA ReplicationThe genetic code is stored in the 6
billion nitrogen bases of DNA, arranged in about 100 000genes on the 46 human chromosomes.
During interphase, DNA unzips in order to allow the cell to duplicate.
During cell division, the duplicates separate so each cell gets a complete set of genetic information.
Humans have 46 chromosomes in 23 pairs.
At conception, each parent provide one
chromosome of each type (23).Within each copy of the same gene, there
might be small differences in the code. This genetic diversity accounts for why each human is different.
Since DNA is unique for each person (except for identical twins), it is possible to identify a person through DNA fingerprinting. (6.1a)
Who committed the crime? (Scan)
DNA, Mutations, and CancerGenes found on chromosomes can undergo
changes called mutations that can cause diseases.
Cancer is uncontrolled cell division. The oncogenes can become mutated and defective and cells may quickly and repeatedly divide themselves.
The mutations of oncogenes is caused by substances or energy called carcinogens.
Lifestyle and Cancer (6.3) Rapid uncontrolled division of
cancerous cells can result in a mass of cells called a tumour.
Harmless tumours are called benign. Dangerous tumours spawn cells that
can break away and form tumours in other parts of the body… these tumours are called malignant.
Prevention of Cancer Do not smoke. Hygenic lifestyle. Abstinence/prevention of STDs Moderate or no Alcohol consumption. Use sun block from UV rays (SPF 30). Keep environment clean. Nutrition: (↓ fat ↑fiber)
Organic agriculture. Food without additives. Food high in fiber.