I spent most of the day getting information so I can understand what we are doing a little better. I first looked up how motor proteins move using ATP. I found lots of information in a book titled Molecular Biology of the Cell (By Bruce Alberts, John Wilson, Alexander Johnson, Hunt, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts) It provided me with a wealth of information on motor proteins and microtubules. It explained how it was the hydrolysis of the ATP by the motor proteins that provides the energy. It also explained the differences between the three different family types of motor proteins: kinesin, myosin and dynein (the one we are working with). I won't bombard you with lots of info; let's just say it was enlightening. :-) Click HERE if you want to see a sample of the information
Schedule of Activities - June 26th
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