Edible DNA

here is a photo of the edible DNA activity

what DNA is

a self-replicating material that is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.

what DNA does

DNA is an organic chemical that contains genetic information and instructions for protein synthesis.

how it copies itself

The first step in DNA replication is to ‘unzip’ the double helix structure of the DNA? molecule. This is carried out by an enzyme? called helicase which breaks the hydrogen bonds? holding the complementary? bases? of DNA together (A with T, C with G).

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