1. What is DNA
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) is a molecule containing information and instructions making up who you are. It is made up of two strands with smaller base pairs connecting them. DNA is twisted into a spiral shape called “double helix.”
2.
– Licorice: The licorice represents the two strands creating the backbone for the DNA.
– Marshmallows: The marshmallows represent the base pairs A T C and G. Adenine (yellow), Thymine (orange), Cytosine (pink), and Guanine (green)
– Toothpicks: The toothpicks represent the “steps” connecting the backbone together.
3. Yes this activity helped me to understand DNA structure because it gave a visual and hands on way to learn. The colours helped me understand how the A T C and G are paired together.
