Origins of Life Through Organic Molecules

Meredith and I set out to make a video that succinctly and accurately explains Organic Molecules and how they led to the origin of life. We explain the differences between atoms, monomers and polymers and how they joined together to create the early stages of life on our planet. Our video explains the sequence of events that occurs in the creation of life forms. Life begins with an atom, or a small molecule made of protons, neutrons and electrons. Monomers are made of atoms, and in a chain create polymers. These polymers are proteins, DNA and RNA, which we find in biotic life forms. Amino acids are a structure made of proteins that create polypeptides. The created DNA and RNA form a hierarchy that allows smaller molecules to become larger molecules. Here we see life forms beginning as the molecules grow. An array of sources such as UV, heat and lightning produce ordered molecules. Chemists use this sequence of events to explain how life began on Earth. Each tiny piece of this long chain is significant because it brought each of us to where we are now.

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• Monomers
• Polymers
• Evolution
• Origins
• Organic
• Molecules
• DNA
• RNA
• amino acids
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An atom is a small molecule??? lol there is something wrong there xD