Molecular Biology

Molecular Biology

1. In order to understand molecular biology we have to look at it as reductionists

   • We have to look at the smaller things within the process that makes up the bigger understanding

2. Nucleic Acids make up a large part of molecular biology

   • Nucleic acids are an essential ingredient in making DNA and RNA
     • Nucleic acids make the genetic material in DNA and RNA

3. Proteins are another major part of molecular biology

   • Proteins carry out many different functions within a living organism
     • Can act as enzymes to control chemical reactions within an organism