James Watson
Photo © Bill Geddes
Images from... DNA



This book includes 100 illustrations in color and black and white. We've chosen seven to show you now. Click on each to see another striking photo from the first single volume to chart the entire genetic revolution.

1. The many faces of DNA
2. 3-D structure of a cellular protein factory
3. How DNA becomes protein
4. A mass producing DNA lab
5. 3-D structure of a cancer causing protein
6. Cell division
7. How genetic fingerprinting works

Plus, From the Author: 14 Strong Opininons On DNA
 


2. The 3-D structiure of a cellular protein factory. The ribosome consists primarily of two RNA subunits (pal blue and gray), each of which has proteins (dark blue and purple) plastered over it. Translation occurs in the groove between the two subunits: the messenger RNA being processed is shown in green and a transfer RNA in orange.

 

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