· Introducing nucleic acids, lipids, proteins and carbohydrates.
· Starts with Earth 4 billion years ago and asks how could the chemicals of
life have arisen?
· A simulation of the famous Stanley Miller experiment is shown.
· One of the oldest fossils, a stromatolite is shown.
· The first biomolecule was probably a self assembling polymer - a nucleic acid.
· DNA reproduction.
· Lipids and their role as cell membranes are discussed.
· Proteins - demonstration of an enzyme reaction.
· Carbohydrates are the main basis of cellular fuel.
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