Last week I was not in the Lab due to some health issues. In the mean time I have done extensive reading in Biological Science. I have learned a lot about Gene Function and Control, Technology and Ethical Issues.
The way that DNA is packed is one of the most beautifully pleasing concepts I have ever encountered. It is beautiful because of it’s wonderfully genius design and its mysterious nature. DNA in a Chromosome (Greek for Colored Body) has five successive levels of organization. Each level increases in complexity.
The way that DNA is packed is one of the most beautifully pleasing concepts I have ever encountered. It is beautiful because of it’s wonderfully genius design and its mysterious nature. DNA in a Chromosome (Greek for Colored Body) has five successive levels of organization. Each level increases in complexity.
Levels of Complexity
1.) Double helix of connected complementary base pares of DNA.
2.) Helix of the DNA double helix. The DNA raps around eight Histon protein molecules and forms a series of beads called Nucleosomes.
3.) The Nucleosome helix forms its self into another helix called a Chromatin Fiber.
4.) Once again another helix is formed as the Chromatin Fiber further coils into a Super Coil!
5.) The last leval (that I am aware of) is the Chromosome. The Super Coil wraps itself up in an unintelligibly complex way… (note the shape of the Chromosome itself)
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I was thinking about what you said about the chromosome being the largest that you knew of and I started looking for that design in other things in the body. I found a couple things that looked interesting:
Nerves: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/medical/med_conditions/images/visual_stroke.jpg
Shakras:
http://www.adishakti.org/images/subtle_system_chart.gif
ok, apparently those links aren't going to show up correctly. just go to my blog and take a look at the pictures I post.
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