Molecular Design of Life

All living organism pass information from one generation to the next with genetic material containing the information needed to construct a complete organism to organism. The gene is the unit of genetic information. More complex organisms require a greater number of genes to perform life functions. All genes regardless of the type of organism blocks called deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). DNA is almost a universal genetic material. Each gene codes for a different protein. Protein synthesis is the process by which cells make protein using genetic information. Proteins are used to build and repair body parts. This book provides an excellent introduction to the molecular design of life. Its contents will help the readers to understand essential connections linking knowledge in biology and chemistry. It is intended to be accessible to a wide range of readership, including students, scientists and researchers.