Friday, March 23, 2012
5. What knowledge have you connected with past knowledge?
I would have to say that DNA replication has been talked about in every single science class I have taken probably since 8th grade. Throughout the years though, I have learned something new each class. Sophomore year, it was taught in depth, I didn't really understand it until I had one-on-one time with my teacher. She did a great job on explaining it and I have a great understanding it. Talking about it in biochemistry was just another refresher, plus some details that was forgotten over the past two years.
Also RNA synthesis has been something I have learned in many classes. This process always confused me, going through the detail once again has helped with a better understanding.
Going over and over again on certain topics proves how much of an impact the introductory classes are, and how they truly build for your future.
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I definitely agree that DNA replication and RNA synthesis have been burned in all of our brains from high school to intro to bio to genetics and now biochem. I also agree that seeing it in the different context that biochem offers helps us more fully understand the process because it gives us the "big picture".
ReplyDeleteDennis: thank you! It's been nice over the past few classes having a good background to help understand with whats going on in class
DeleteI must agree that no matter what biological science class has been taken, these topics are always on the syllabus. I think I understand it more now than I ever have with some of the finer details provided through Biochem and the molecular level of details, including the specific polymers used and their functions. Only shows that you never really stop learning.
ReplyDeleteBecky: I agree with that you never stop learning, especially in the sciences. They are either discovering something new every day or proving/disproving a theory.
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