Students build an edible model of DNA while learning basic DNA structure and the rules of base pairing.

DNA contains heritable instructions for building and maintaining an organism.

Class Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 1 hour (gathering materials and review time)

Have Your DNA and Eat it Too Print-and-Go

In-Depth background information on DNA structure is included in the teacher guide to allow further classroom exploration.
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Colorful Step-by-Step instructions show students how their edible model represents real DNA structure.
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Funding provided by a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Precollege Science Education Initiative for Biomedical Research Institutions Award (Grant 51000176)