Ch 19: Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA)

1. DNA, contains the codes for the amino-acid sequences of proteins
   1. Overview of biological protein synthesis (for eukaryotic cells)
2. Structure of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
   1. Polymer of Nucleotides
   2. Nitrogen base types: purines and pyrimidines
   3. Double-stranded polymer close-up
   4. Base pairing
   5. The double helix
      1. One view
      2. Another view
      3. Rotating image
3. Replication of DNA
4. RNA (ribonucleic acid) nucleotides
5. Messenger RNA (mRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA), ribosomal RNA r(RNA)
   1. mRNA is the product of transcription
      1. RNA polymerase image
   2. tRNA delivers amino acids to the ribosome
   3. rRNA is a structural component of the ribosome
6. The genetic code
   1. Codon table (read mRNA in the 5' -> 3' direction)
7. Biological protein synthesis
   1. The Ribosome
   2. Growing protein chain on the ribosome
   3. Overview of biological protein synthesis (for eukaryotic cells)
   4. Video showing ribosome action (watch on your own for sound)
8. Viruses
   1. Classification of viruses
   2. A corona virus
   3. Viruses by replication type
      1. RNA virus
      2. DNA virus
      3. retrovirus
9. COVID-19 Topics (Optional)
   1. NY Times How the Corona Virus Attacks Your Cells
   2. Sample medication under testing: remdesivir
   3. Detailed account of coronavirus vaccine prospects