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How do we know the structure of DNA? Learn about Chargaff's rule and how scientists first discovered the structure of DNA. Using an informative video, young scientists identify how the arrangement of complementary nitrogen bases affects the sequence of different organisms' DNA.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use as an introduction to DNA structure
- Give scholars a visual of how DNA is arranged in a sequence of complementary nitrogen bases
Classroom Considerations
- Expects that learners have general knowledge of the four nitrogenous bases of DNA
Pros
- Gives a quick explanation of Chargaff's rule
- Provides a visual of the effect of Chargaff's rule on DNA sequences
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- None