Michael Phelps Research Paper

Michael Phelps, an American former competitive swimmer, has won a total of twenty-eight metals, twenty-three of them golds. Provided that, what gives Phelps the ability to be such a fast swimmer and why can’t we be like him as well? The answer is our DNA and protein within our bodies, which makes everyone different and individually built, causing Phelps to have long arms and a strong torso. The structure of DNA and forming proteins are two extremely complex aspects. Though, throughout the unit containing a variety of experiments and a generous amount of knowledge, I have developed a deep understanding as to what makes Michael Phelps such a fast swimmer.
One’s DNA comes from two individuals, a mother and a father, dividing an even amount of chromosomes (23) from each to give to their child. Therefore, as Michael Phelps grows and builds, the DNA given from each of his parents is continually replicating to make new, identical DNA inside his body. The bases inside the double helix (DNA strand) have specific matches, Thymine with Adenine, Guanine with Cytosine. However, the base pairs are sequenced differently in each individual human being. Consequently, Michael Phelps’ DNA strands, which make him have his long arms and strong torso, contrast deeply from the DNA inside my body. …show more content…
First, an enzyme is released in order to divide the DNA strand between base pairs. Then, using the complementary nucleotides, a new strand of mRNA is created. The mRNA, also known as the messenger RNA, carries the code for the amino acid sequence from the nucleus to the cytoplasm. Following the creation of the mRNA, the correct nucleotides are connected with their base pairs. Next, the complementary tRNA anticodon is matched to create a simple protein of 3 amino acids. The new protein is then enclosed in a membrane and transported to its target within the