How to Make a DNA Model?

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There are several materials that can be used to represent the nucleotides on the chains of the double helix. You can use anything from gumdrops to styrofoam balls as long as they are round. You will need about 100 round objects, 75 double ended toothpicks, wooden or metal lab stand. brushes for painting the balls and additional items such as paint and glue.Construct the items to properly replicate the double helix. Give yourself 2-3 days to complete your project. You can find more information here: http://www.kidslovekits.com/projects/DNAmodel/
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How to Make a DNA Model
Making a DNA model, which is in the form of a double helix, requires using four colors to represent adenine, guanine, cytosine and thymine, the four bases that make up the genetic material. Make a DNA model to better understand it with information from a... More »
Difficulty: Moderate
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Pipe cleaners and beads are popular items to use. I prefer gumdrops, marshmallows, Red vines and black licorice though because it is fun, and the leftovers taste better! You will attach the candies to the licorice with toothpicks or thread string. When your candies are 'sewn' on you can twist the whole model to look like the DNA
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To construct a DNA model you will want to give yourself 2-3 days to complete the project. A DNA model consists of about 100 round objects, styrofoam balls work well, 75 toothpicks
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