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Learners conduct a variety of experiments to explore protein. In this biology activity, students solve a mystery by testing for the presence of glucose, protein starch and triglycerides. They explain how DNA transcription and translation happen.

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dna, deoxyribonucleic acid, enzymes, genetics, protein

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Biology, dna, enzymes, genetics, proteins, triglycerides, science
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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Year
2011
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