As a young girl, I remember my first Encyclopedia Britannica that I received as a present from my parents. It was in this very book I first saw a colorful illustration of the cell. At the time, the fact that a complex organism like us being made out of a microscopic unit seemed inconceivable. Upon delving into the subject, I was captivated by the field of Biology and have been ever since. Since childhood, my growing curiosity and a penchant for science, especially biology prompted me to choose the course B.Tech Biotechnology in B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent University for my undergraduate degree. This was definitely the best decision I’ve made. In the last 3 years of my course, I have been a consistent performer and have worked immensely hard to secure a CGPA of 9.84. The modules I have taken include Microbiology, Molecular biology, Bioprocess Engineering, Enzyme Technology, Industrial Biotechnology, Food Biotechnology and several others. They have …show more content…
Especially, the module ‘Molecular Biology’ intrigued me. In this course, I was introduced to various topics in molecular biology such as, DNA replication, Transcription, Translation, DNA repair mechanisms, Post-transcriptional modifications in RNA, and about various Post-translational Modifications, methods by which gene expression is regulated. It helped me to understand the processes involved in the packaging of genetic material in the nucleus and the working of the central dogma: Replication, Transcription and Translation, and the various molecules involved in it. I was awestruck to learn the involvement of myriad of molecules and complex processes and to achieve a simple cell division. The course has galvanized me and left me desirous to explore the subject and acquire a deeper knowledge in this
The Lives of a Cell: Notes of a Biology Watcher by Lewis Thomas consists of short, insightful essays that offer the reader a different perspective on the world and on ourselves.
For many year, scientists have been researching and experimenting to understand how life on earth began and what was the turning point. Many studies and research were done in order to answer this question. After many years of research, scientists finally discovered the essence of life to be the cell. In order to consider something alive, the cells in the organism should be able to grow, reproduce, have the ability to process information, and carry out chemical reactions (Freeman 1). Even though cells are small, they are very complex and they are the functional unit in the human body. After discovering the cell, scientists wanted to know what is the structure of the cell. Under a microscope, an english scientist by the name of Robert Hooke was able to first observe the cell under a microscope using a part of a tree (Karp 2). Scientists divided cells into two different categories; eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells; each category has specific characteristics that defines each kind of cell. For instance, eukaryotic cells have a membrane bound organelle called the nucleus as well as ...
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I would like to thank Salish Kootenai College for giving me the wonderful opportunity of applying for STEM academy. If somebody had told me that I would be applying for college classes as a sophomore, I would not have believed them. My parents have always told me that when an opportunity comes, you should take it, and I do not plan on letting this experience go to waste. Education has been a big part of my life, and this academy can only help me move forward. That being said, here are a few reasons why I should be considered a candidate for the STEM academy. Joining the STEM academy will allow me to further my knowledge and help me to get closer to my goals, my academic career would flourish, and I would be closer to my ambition for my future. I am determined to become the best and most educated version of myself that I can possibly be.
8. Becker W. M, Hardin J, Kleinsmith L.J an Bertoni G (2010) Becker’s World of the Cell, 8th edition, San Francisco, Pearson Education Inc- Accessed 23/11/2013.
Since my first visit at the Air Force Academy as a young boy, I instantly realized this is where I want to go. Ironically, I never why I wanted to go, was it my parents will or the expectations of others and myself? As I started to mature and grow, I learned more about the academy and what it really meant to become a cadet. The opportunity to have a world class education pushed me to pursue acceptance to the Academy. Going to the Summer Seminar will give me a chance to explore many aspects of cadet life to further enrich my interest in the Academy.
When I was younger I always found myself interested in science of all varieties. In elementary school, I aspired to be a scientist, but I was not sure what career path to take. In 10th grade, I found myself in Pre-AP Biology thinking that biology, although fascinating and complex, made perfect sense to me. I took AP Biology during my Junior year and felt that same pull. I loved biology and was certain that I wanted to study biology in college. My big question was what could I possibly do with a Biology degree.
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I feel that the Biomedical Academy would be a great addition to my education. As a current eighth grader, I am becoming more active in making decisions about my future, and after exploring all options, I have decided that the Academy would definitely be a great place for me to further my education.
For a business person to succeed in today’s global marketplace, a strong understanding of all aspects of international business is paramount. Furthermore, with the current political uncertainty, many international businesses will need to rely on skilled and knowledgeable staff to make sound decisions to remain competitive on the international stage. Therefore, I am choosing to pursue an M.B.A. with an International Business Concentration at Point Park University. With my years of business experience and successful completion of a Bachelor’s in Accounting at Point Park University, the next logical step is to continue with a Master’s in Business Administration, as well as, sitting for my Certified Public Accounting exam.
Dr. Lowe and I made arrangements to observe MSED 251, Life Science for Educators Methods on Thursday, October 8th. This lesson focused on how students (1) explore the structure of the DNA molecule and (2) begin to understand how the elements of DNA molecule are related.. Specifically students explored the structure of the DNA molecule to begin to understand how chromosomes, genes, and the base pairs, sugars, and phosphates of the DNA molecule are related. Students viewed and discussed video segments that describe the role of various genetic units. They also built models of DNA molecules -- using gumdrops, licorice, and toothpicks.
The first section (Section I) of this lab was separated into three parts all of which allowed students to see many different views of the phases of mitosis. Section IA allowed students to examine models of a cell in different phases of mitosis and then arrange them in the correct order. This allowed each student to grasp the idea of what each mitosis phase looked like. Section IB allowed students to use the skills and knowledge gained from Section IA by applying it to a prepared onion root tip slide. In doing so, students were able to examine and identify various phases of mitosis by looking at a plethora of cells through a light microscope. In Section IC, students were able to use the skills gained from both Sections IA and IB and apply them in order to complete the lab by mounting and preparing an onion root tip slide. Students were able to accomplish the objective of viewing and identifying all phases of mitosis by being able to mount and search for the various phases. These three sections allowed students to view phases of mitosis, view various phases on a prepared onion tip slide, and prepare an onion tip slide to view different phases a cell must go through. All of these sections allowed students to be able to fully comprehend the phases of
Since school days the terms like cell, genes, DNA, protein intrigued me a lot and helped me in realizing the dream of pursuing a career in Biotechnology field that has been making many remarkable achievements. The passion towards biological sciences made me to take B.TECH in Biotechnology in Dr. M.G.R. University.
The period of time between 1930 and late 1950 marks the beginning of molecular biology inventions, molecular biology overlaps with other areas of biology and chemistry, particularly genetics and biochemistry but it is a joining aspects between genetics and biochemistry (Walker, 2009). Molecular biologists have learned to characterize, isolate, and manipulate the molecular components of cells and organisms, these includes: DNA which is the storage of genetic information, RNA and Proteins being the major structural and enzymatic type of molecule in cells.
Because cells are the ‘basic unit of life’, the study of cells, cytology, can be considered one of the most important areas of biological research. Almost every day on the evening news, we are told about new discoveries in cell biology, such as cancer research, cloning, and embryology. (https://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0073031216/student_view0/exercise3/the_importance_of_cell_biology.html)