Information in Cells - Chapter 1

Learn how cells use the information in DNA and the key components that make up a cell, with Professor Lindsay Turnbull from the University of Oxford All cells share a core set of features that allow them to process information, which is the best way to start studying cells. Join Professor Lindsay Turnbull from the University of Oxford, as she explains these core features using unique illustrations and simple, engaging language. Learn the fundamentals of every cell on Earth, including key cell components and their functions. Explore the different molecules of life from DNA to proteins and find out how errors in the genetic code lead to genetic disorders and lay the groundwork for evolution. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:13 Titles 00:18 Why do cells need information? 01:05 Diagram of information flow 02:32 Cell components in detail 04:52 Protein formation and properties 07:09 Mutation and genetic disorders 09:24 Evolution 10:24 Outro