EXTRA CREDIT DNA Model

You will have 1 week to complete this EXTRA CREDIT opportunity. DUE 12/1

NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED after Monday, 12/1

Using any supplies make a 3-D model of DNA. (No model kits allowed)

Your project must contain the following:

1.  At least 20 Nitrogenous bases (10 rungs)

2.  Phosphate molecules

3.  Deoxyribose molecules

4.  Hydrogen bonding (double and triple)

5.  Helix shape

6.  Key - showing all nucleotide parts, including the 4 different bases

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GRADING RUBRIC: Attach this to your project. Name:

1. Phosphate Molecules (labeled on key)______(1 pts)

2. Deoxyribose Molecules (labeled on key)______(1 pts)

3. Minimum 20 Nitrogenous Base; 10 Pairs (each labeled on key)______(4 pts)

4. Correct Complimentary Base Pairing (A-T, C-G) ______(1 pts)

5. Backbone and Rungs are made correctly with proper bonds illustrated ______(2 pts)

5. Double Helix Shape _____Well Defined Helix (3) ____Partial Twist (1.5) ____No Twist (0)

6. Stability: ______Solidly Constructed (3)_____Not Very Stable (1.5)______Falling Apart (0)

Total TEST Bonus Points _____(15 pts)

EXTRA CREDIT DNA Model

You will have 1 week to complete this EXTRA CREDIT opportunity. DUE 12/1

NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED after Monday, 12/1

Using any supplies make a 3-D model of DNA. (No model kits allowed)

Your project must contain the following:

7.  At least 20 Nitrogenous bases (10 rungs)

8.  Phosphate molecules

9.  Deoxyribose molecules

10.  Hydrogen bonding (double and triple)

11.  Helix shape

12.  Key - showing all nucleotide parts, including the 4 different bases

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GRADING RUBRIC: Attach this to your project. Name:

1. Phosphate Molecules (labeled on key)______(1 pts)

2. Deoxyribose Molecules (labeled on key)______(1 pts)

3. Minimum 20 Nitrogenous Base; 10 Pairs (each labeled on key)______(4 pts)

4. Correct Complimentary Base Pairing (A-T, C-G) ______(1 pts)

5. Backbone and Rungs are made correctly with proper bonds illustrated ______(2 pts)

5. Double Helix Shape _____Well Defined Helix (3) ____Partial Twist (1.5) ____No Twist (0)

6. Stability: ______Solidly Constructed (3)_____Not Very Stable (1.5)______Falling Apart (0)

Total TEST Bonus Points _____(15 pts)