So today we made DNA models out of marshmallows and twizzlers.
It was fun, Maebel was a fun partner. Along with that I had to answer a few questions.
- How are chromosomes, DNA, and genes related to one another (you will need to research this) They are related because since the DNA are important to make you unique and special so to make you, you. You have Genes which are located on the chromosomes which give the DNA specific traits that act like code for how you are made.
- Explain what these pieces represent:
- Licorice represent the backbone holding the strand together
- Marshmallows represent the four bases in DNA (Thymine=Orange, Adenine=Yellow, Guanine=Green, Cytosine=Pink)
- How did this activity help you understand the structure of DNA
It helps me understand which DNA bases go together, how it looks, and what the backbone is for.
That was a fun lab.
Have a great day!