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Modeling DNA
This simplified DNA model uses beads and chenille stems (pipe cleaners) to represent nucleotide components. DNA is the fundamental hereditary material for all living organisms. The structure of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) was understood only after years of scientific research. Although simple in structure, DNA carries the code for all the complexities of life.
Grades Covered: 7 through 12
Subjects Covered: Life Science
Curriculum topics:
- Biology
- Genetics
- DNA
- Molecules
- Macromolecules
- Base Pairing Rules
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