Unit 5 Reflection
This unit was about DNA and the steps to make protein. First, the DNA is transcripted into mRNA, messenger RNA, and then the mRNA travels from the nucleus to the ribosomes on the endoplasmic reticulum. The ribosome then reads the mRNA and makes amino acids depending on what codons are on it. The amino acids are then bonded and folded to make proteins. Some essential understandings include coding. Coding can be applied to DNA, mRNA, and codons.
My strength in this unit was mainly coding. I love transferring different codes to another. I struggled with understanding the concept of dogma and gene regulation. I'm still not sure about the process of gene regulation. We did a protein synthesis lab that helped enforce the concept of coding and how mutations can seriously or not harm a protein and therefore the organism that is making the incorrect protein. I fully understand the mutation aspect of genetics. The three types of mutations include substitution, frame-shift, and point gene mutations, and insertion and deletion. I was absent for a day and when catching up, I really had to make every free moment of my time count. Either I was doing a worksheet or studying for another class and if I didn't prioritize anything, I ended up staying up really late. This class isn't highly demanding, but the content is difficult, therefore requiring more time devoted to this class. I want to learn more about DNA and RNA and how they came to be. I'm still confused on the gene expression and regulation, but if I watch a video or two, I think I'll be fine. I wonder how we can alter genes in people to make their lives better. Like if they had a genetic disease, would we be able to cure it by altering their genes? Is altering genes even possible?
To be a good student, you should know how you learn the best and use that to find information in a way that works for you. You should also have good study habits and take every opportunity to expand and add to your knowledge. You should help others and own up to your mistakes. For me, I know I'm more of a visual and kinesthetic learner and watch many videos on any concept we touch on. I also love building models of things we learn about and I get a better understanding of it. The DNA model we built in class was especially helpful and since there is an element of art within it, I enjoy doing it even more. On tests, I tend to freak and then blank out, causing me to forget all of the information I had studied before. I think I grew from the beginning of the year because now I know how I learn. I believe that I know how to get the information I need to study better. I'm still not sure of how to get rid of my freeze and blank out, but I'm continuing to work towards a solution.
To be a good student, you should know how you learn the best and use that to find information in a way that works for you. You should also have good study habits and take every opportunity to expand and add to your knowledge. You should help others and own up to your mistakes. For me, I know I'm more of a visual and kinesthetic learner and watch many videos on any concept we touch on. I also love building models of things we learn about and I get a better understanding of it. The DNA model we built in class was especially helpful and since there is an element of art within it, I enjoy doing it even more. On tests, I tend to freak and then blank out, causing me to forget all of the information I had studied before. I think I grew from the beginning of the year because now I know how I learn. I believe that I know how to get the information I need to study better. I'm still not sure of how to get rid of my freeze and blank out, but I'm continuing to work towards a solution.
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