The Molecular Machinery of Life
- Friday April 23, 2021
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Ron Monti
- Volunteer Instructor
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at NC State University
- Audience: Teenagers and Adults
The cells of our bodies contain an incredible array of molecular machines that can replicate and edit DNA, synthesize and fold proteins and perform many other complex and astounding feats. In this presentation, we’ll take a look a look at some of these machines and how they function to maintain life as we know it.
Curriculum Correlation: (5.L.1.1)(4.L.2.1)