DNA and the 7 Characteristics of Life by Mikaela Thomes https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx en-us 2023-05-02 03:52:54 UTC 2023-05-08 16:54:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Group 1: Organization (Cells) mmthomes https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2574579716 2023-05-02 03:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2574579716 Group 2: Homeostasis mmthomes https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2574580043 2023-05-02 03:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2574580043 Group 4: Reproduction mmthomes https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2574581166 2023-05-02 04:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2574581166 Group 6: Response to Stimuli mmthomes https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2574582059 2023-05-02 04:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2574582059 Group 6: Response to Stimuli mmthomes https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2574582243 2023-05-02 04:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2574582243 Group 6: Response to Stimuli mmthomes https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2574582367 2023-05-02 04:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2574582367 Group 7: Evolution mmthomes https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2574582841 2023-05-02 04:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2574582841 Group 4: Reproduction https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2576940739 If there was no reproduction there would be no one on earth due to the fact we wouldn't be able to make more humans and there wouldn't be animal life because they wouldn't reproduce so we would starve, have a bad ecosystem etc. With reproduction we can continuously make life and in order to do that correctly we need DNA to get the instructions our body needs. For example Dna makes sure we make sex cells and that we make the right enough amount of chromosomes because if we were to make too much the offspring could end up mutated and die but with dna our body knows the exact amount number of materials and functions we need to make and that is important to our development.]]> 2023-05-03 15:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2576940739 Group 3: Metabolism https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2576958497 Metabolism connects one of the DNA’s functions which is DNA replication. In this process DNA divides its strands into two strands to make it as a template and create a new complementary strand just like Metabolism when it divides chemicals to let an organism survive and Metabolism connects to controlling protein synthesis because if we didn’t have protein production we wouldn’t be able to preform cellular respiration which needs phosphofructokinase-1, pyruvate dehydrogenase, and isocitrate dehydrogenase which are enzymes ( type of protein ) and without these proteins we wouldn’t be able to do cellular respiration.]]> 2023-05-03 15:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2576958497 Group 5: Growth and Development https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2577002541 DNA has to be involved for Growth and development to succeed. This is because DNA is involved during the process of Mitosis, where a cell breaks into two identical cells, but to break into two identical cells, the cell has to replicate the DNA that was in the nucleus before. Which is a function of DNA. DNA replication using the method stated before mitosis. DNA Replication is the process by which a cell makes a copy of its DNA. Thanks to mitosis we are able to grow more cells and grow bigger as an organism, because of the multiple replication of cells that contain the same DNA is coded for.]]> 2023-05-03 16:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2577002541 Group 2: Homeostasis https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2577013408 Genome organization or the way the genes are organized in deoxirubo-nucleic acid contributes to homeostasis by controlling gene expression and bodily functions. The National Library of Medicine has conducted a study linking the two together. The study conducted by Aswin Sai Narain Seshasayee found that global transcriptional modulators (proteins that modify the activity of transcription factors and influence expression of their target genes) coordinated the genetic information needed to regulate internal body functions, maintaining homeostasis.]]> 2023-05-03 16:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2577013408 Group 1: Organization (Cells) https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2577016236 The way organizations connect to the function is how it helps to delegate authority and lead to an established organization structure, or chain of command. Our first evidence is that organization allows the body to store instructions for making large molecules called protein. Organization allows your group of cells to work together making tissues and organs that are specialized for particular body functions. Another important piece of evidence is that organization helps regulate gene expression. There are structured parts contained in organization. Lastly, cells need organization to do the things in order for survival. Without organization cells wouldn’t be able to function correctly.]]> 2023-05-03 16:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2577016236 Group 5 - Growth and Development https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578462860 This evidence that heredity is the connection between Growth and Development and the functions of DNA is because of the process of Heredity is an example of Growth and Development because this term can have influence on the growth or development of the product that comes out of it. Mitosis is also another piece of evidence that shows connections between Growth and Development and DNA functions as Mitosis itself is a clear example of Gene Expression which in turns affects the growth of living organisms. ]]> 2023-05-04 15:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578462860 Group 6: Response to Stimuli https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578466379 Our DNA makes proteins, these proteins do many things for the body, but one thing that it specializes in is making enzymes. Some of these enzymes are important for our central nervous system and are what it consists of. The genes in our DNA can also make other proteins that can turn into neurotransmitters that transmit data across our body to our nerves. Our nervous system is what connects our body with our response to stimuli. Without this response to stimuli we would be much worse off as we don't have that defense mechanism]]> 2023-05-04 15:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578466379 Group 7 evolution https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578496486 The evidence that evolution is involved in DNA is the heredity  in life. An organism DNA affects how it looks, how it behaves and its physiology. So a change in an organism's DNA can cause change in all aspects of life. Mutations are essentially to evolution they are raw material of genetic variation. Without mutations, evolution could not occur. The evidence supports the claim that evolution is involved in DNA because of the heredity of life and many of the other functions of DNA. And how evolution can also be mutations, like it says in the evidence it makes changes and effects on an organism and so the reason why evolution is so important in DNA.]]> 2023-05-04 15:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578496486 group 2 : homeostasis https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578499101 Homeostasis is important to DNA because it is the process of maintaining a faithful structure and optimum environment for DNA, which is key to a long and healthy lifespan. 
Without DNA homeostasis wouldn’t exist if DNA did not tell it how to keep the body maintained and alive it wouldn’t so DNA needs homeostasis and homeostasis needs DNA.
Without healthy DNA there would be a lot of genetic alterations, which lead to cancer  and lost production of proteins and no instruction throughout the body.


]]> 2023-05-04 15:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578499101 Group 1: Organization (Cells) https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578505013 Organization connects the function of DNA with the structure and instructions in a cell. DNA makes the instructions that organization keeps, organization builds the structure for all characteristics and personalities which come from genes in DNA. One of the main functions of DNA is gene expression and controlling protein synthesis which organization plays a huge role in those processes. One way organization plays a role is by packing DNA to fit inside the nucleus but also helps regulate gene expression, many modifications to chromatin structure which affect gene expression. Organization also plays a role in protein synthesis by the genes, segments of genetic material, holding the information needed to build proteins.]]> 2023-05-04 16:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578505013 Group 3: Metabolism https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578673061 A major way metabolism connects to the functions of DNA is energy. With the help of photosynthesis and cellular respiration, DNA metabolism is able to play out. Photosynthesis builds sugar that is needed for energy and cellular respiration breaks down that sugar so our metabolism is able to transport the energy that is needed. Thanks to all of that, we’re able to maintain cellular homeostasis. Homeostasis is a state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly. Metabolism is required for any function in our body such as DNA repair. Without metabolism, we wouldn’t be able to have a single function working.]]> 2023-05-04 18:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578673061 Group 7 - Evolution https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578684327 Evolution connects to the functions of DNA because evolution of an organism can ensure survival for that reason the organism is able to adapt to one's environment. Evolution also connects with the functions of DNA because evolution connects to the controlling protein synthesis of DNA leading to changes in the proteins translating into changes in the traits those proteins control. Also because DNA and genes are how heritable characteristics are passed on from one generation to the next evolution. ]]> 2023-05-04 18:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578684327 Group 1: Organization (Cells) https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578723593 DNA has countless functions that connect with the organization of gene expression. Gene expression is what creates individualism solely based on the pattern or sequence that the A, T, C, and G  is organized in. The unique and specific instructions are what controls the physical characteristics of each individual. Each chromosome has its own distinctive quilt of DNA that can be shuffled or arranged into new and different segments that become a completely different product. Although everyone looks different, we are all made from the same building blocks. This goes to show the importance and power is really in  the organization of the DNA.]]> 2023-05-04 18:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578723593 group 3 metabolism https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578734170 me jk, DNA contains the instructions for building proteins, which are the molecules that carry out the chemical reactions of metabolism. Without the instructions in DNA, the cell would not be able to make the proteins it needs to carry out these reactions, and without chemical reactions of metabolism, the cell wouldn’t be able to maintain itself or carry out its functions. Metabolism means to Breaking down chemicals and using them for energy and to survive (Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration so i believe that's what it means.]]> 2023-05-04 19:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578734170 Group 5 Growth and Development https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578740744 DNa goes along with growth and development because of the traits you pick up from your parents to define your height, eye color, hair color. DNA is essential for reproducing offspring in forming life. It’s what makes you you, it gives you the characteristics of who you are and who you grow to be. Mitosis helps us repair and make more DNA we need. Also generates cells that are the exact same. Without mitosis we wouldn't be able to grow and gain the cells we need to help us survive. Without DNA mitosis wouldn’t exist.]]> 2023-05-04 19:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578740744 Group 4: reproduction https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578746037 The organisms inherit half of both of the parents' nuclear DNA because it is scientifically shown that the offspring gets half of the mothers DNA and half of the fathers DNA when they are being made because of both the egg and sperm from the parents. In reproduction the DNA will pass through it from its parents cell to the progeny. Going through this process this also helps the cell survive and reproduce. This passing of DNA would not be possible without reproduction.]]> 2023-05-04 19:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578746037 Group 4 Reproduction https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578828904 When an organism reproduces sexually, it receives half of its nuclear DNA from the male parent and the other half from the female parent. However, the female parent provides the organism with all of its mitochondrial DNA. This happens as a result of the fact that only egg cells retain their mitochondria during fertilization, not sperm cells. How the brain functions as a component of the reproductive system. Brain centers play an important part in the regulation and management of reproductive hormones and the reproductive system. Hormones are chemical messengers that influence the metabolism of other cells that have hormone receptors. DNA contains the instructions needed for an organism to develop, survive and reproduce Reproduction is the action or process of replicating organisms. Its ability to reproduce sexually demonstrates that it has evolved successfully. In many species, it is the only means of reproduction. Scientists are aware, however, that sexual reproduction has several major downsides. One important disadvantage of sexual reproduction is that it requires two organisms and more energy. The goal of sexual reproduction is to have an orgasm, but success comes at a price. Aneurysms in the brain can affect up to 5% of the human population, but they can rupture during sexual reproduction.]]> 2023-05-04 21:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578828904 Group three Metabolism https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578836433 DNA creates the enzymes that allow us to do cellular respiration. DNA controls protein synthesis which produces proteins that are needed for the body to survive such as carboxylases are enzymes that catalyze the incorporation of a CO2 molecule. With this it allows metabolism to be done. Then metabolism can also help us break down sugars and produce energy we need. If DNA did not exist we would not have the proteins to allow metabolism to happen and we would not have energy. 


]]> 2023-05-04 21:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578836433 Group 7: Evolution https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578845050 Gene expression is important because a specific protein can only be produced when its genes are turned on. But it takes more than one step. You can see gene expression because you can see the traits of you and your parents. Evolution is the process that different organisms are developed. Gene expression shows us that over generations traits change, which is caused by the process of evolution. .]]> 2023-05-04 21:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2578845050 Group 7: Evolution https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2579863243 DNA is half of a copy of parent DNA. Which means if the parent changes over time, evolution, that will change in the DNA for the child. If a parent can’t see in the dark then their eyesight would need to change. After it starts to change it will be changed into the DNA. Then the DNA will be changed for the child. After multiple generations the DNA would be completely changed so that children are born with eyesight that can see in the dark. ]]> 2023-05-05 18:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2579863243 Group 6: Response to Stimuli https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2579868716 Response to stimuli would not be a thing without DNA. DNA has a function of protein synthesis,  protein synthesis-transcription happens where the DNA is copied and the copied DNA is put into a molecule called RNA. Then the protein synthesis-translation happens where the   RNA carries the instructions to make the protein from the original to the ribosomes where the proteins are made and where essentially enzymes are made. Enzymes are used in the nervous system to speed up the process of chemical reactions (the response) due to signals going throughout the nervous system to speed up the response to stimuli (danger).


]]> 2023-05-05 18:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2579868716 Group 5 Growth & Development https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2579932358 Well, the DNA has a process which starts from copying the mother and fathers DNA and then the process will begin after the DNA is copied. The Development will start and the DNA will be created. The development keeps the process in tacked. After the process is done, then the newborn will be created which will start the Growth will start. After the newborn turns 1 year old, then the newborn will start to grow. After a few years, then the newborn will hit puberty. Growth & Development is the key to keep the newborn to live his or her life. Growth & Development needs the DNA to survive. Growth & Development needs DNA  because DNA tells us how to grow.]]> 2023-05-05 19:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2579932358 Group 1:Organization https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2579944351 Organization is important for our survival. Without it our bodies would not function properly. Organization can form muscle tissues that we need in order to move our bodies properly. It uses tissues to form organs. Organs that we need we would not survive without them. DNA has the instructions for organization. We wouldn’t be the same without it.]]> 2023-05-05 19:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2579944351 Group 4: Reproduction https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2579950337 With reproduction we can make life, and to do that we need DNA, because DNA is responsible for coding proteins, which are essential to the growth and development of cells, so we need DNA to obtain the instructions that our body needs, DNA makes us have sex cells and also that we make the right amount of chromosomes, and organisms inherit half of their nuclear DNA from the father and half from the mother, if we make more chromosomes the offspring could end being a mutation, and DNA helps with knowing the exact amount of materials that we need.]]> 2023-05-05 19:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2579950337 Group 3: Metabolism https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2579952546 Cellular Respiration is the way that our body makes energy by breaking down sugar. This energy allows us to move and allows our brain to function. Cellular respiration only knows how to work because DNA gives it the directions to do so. DNA controls and gives the instructions for protein synthesis. Protein synthesis of producing proteins. One example of a type of protein is called enzymes. Cellular respiration, and our body in general, need enzymes to function. These enzymes needed for cellular respiration would not exist without protein synthesis and protein synthesis would not exist without the directions found in DNA.]]> 2023-05-05 19:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2579952546 group 2 Homeostasis https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2579955539 There is a significant amount of scientific evidence that supports the connection between DNA and homeostasis. For example, studies have shown that mutations in genes that regulate cellular processes can lead to disruptions in homeostasis and the development of disease. Additionally, research has shown that changes in gene expression can occur in response to environmental factors, allowing the body to adapt to changes and maintain homeostasis. Furthermore, studies have shown that the expression of certain genes can be altered by lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, which can have a significant impact on an individual's health and well-being. All of these findings provide strong evidence of the connection between DNA and homeostasis .For example, studies have shown that mutations in genes that regulate cellular processes can lead to disruptions in homeostasis and the development of disease. Additionally, research has shown that changes in gene expression can occur in response to environmental factors, allowing the body to adapt to changes and maintain homeostasis studies have shown that the expression of certain genes can be altered by lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise which can have a significant impact on an individual's health .All of these findings provide strong evidence of the connection between DNA and homeostasis.



]]> 2023-05-05 20:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2579955539 group 2 homeostasis https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2579966869 Homeostasis is the ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment. DNA carries the instructions for life known as development, growth, reproduction, and the functioning of all life. Homeostasis connects to the function of DNA because DNA creates genes that tell homeostasis how to maintain that stable internal environment that keeps our DNA safe.
Humans maintain homeostasis by sweating and shivering to keep a stable internal temperature.


]]> 2023-05-05 20:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2579966869 group 5 growth and development https://padlet.com/mmthomes/lgidmw2forju39gx/wish/2579981843 Dna it's the first thing that helps us to grow. We have mitosis so that if they didn't divide we couldn't grow. So they divide and that’s what helps us in growing. Mitosis it’s always in us; they never leave us because for them we keep growing.
If the dna didn’t exist we wouldn't grow because mitosis would not know to perform


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