Double Helix Activity Lesson Plan

Double Helix Activity

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Publisher: Published by Lesson Plans Inc.

Type: Activity

Grade Level: High School

Time Length: 2 days

Summary: Students learn about DNA nucleotides, base paring, and super coiling by building a classroom size double helix.

Standards: California - 5a. Students know the general structures and functions of DNA, RNA, and protein.
5b. Students know how to apply base-pairing rules to explain precise copying of DNA during semiconservative replication and transcription of information from DNA into mRNA.

Updated Date 10/01/11
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