MP3

Project 1 (mRNA and Vaccines Challenge Activities)

About this Task:

This task was an extra credit assignment about what happens to the mRNA in the vaccine it enters the human body. There was a reading task which explains and drawing the topic made me understand the topic well. 

Reflection:

In this assignment I was able to use my argumentative skills in the writing task about whether the mRNA in vaccines is safe for the body or not. What I enjoyed about this task is reading the text assigned and creating a visual representation of it.

Project 2 (HeLa Cell Model)

About this Task:

This task was a model project about how HeLa Cells are immortal. There were 5 ideas that needed to be discussed in this project:

1. All cells contain genetic information in the form of DNA molecules.

2. Genes are regions in the DNA that contain the instructions that code for the formation of  proteins, which carry out most of the work of cells.

3. Errors in DNA replication can occur and result in mutations. Environmental factors, such as UV, drugs, viruses, etc., can also cause mutations in genes.

4. In multicellular organisms, individual cells grow and then divide via a process called mitosis, thereby allowing the organism to grow. Too much cell division can result in the formation of tumors.

5. A chromosome is a single, very long DNA molecule. Karyotypes can be used to assess the presence of chromosomal abnormalities. Having the wrong number or structure of chromosomes can cause problems for a cell.

Reflection:

In this assignment I was able to use my organization skills, in organizing my topics. This was not my best project because I was not explicit or thorough enough when explaining my topic. It was also difficult to understand since there were a lot of new topics that I had to know beforehand.