DNA Structure by Ms. Jordan's Class

What is DNA? Video

aj07460 — 2025-06-03 20:01:48 UTC

Use this video to further your knowledge of the structure of DNA and why it is important for protein synthesis.

Intro to DNA Activity

aj07460 — 2025-06-03 20:11:27 UTC

Use this worksheet to help you with the structure of DNA.

Read the DNA passage at the top of the page.
Answer the six questions using the information from the reading.
Fill in the missing DNA bases using the pairing rules (A-T, C-G).
Complete the word search using the terms from the word bank.

DNA Structure Review

aj07460 — 2025-06-03 20:27:27 UTC

Use this worksheet to review your knowledge of DNA structure.

Why do I need to know about DNA?

aj07460 — 2025-06-03 20:35:14 UTC

We need to understand the structure of DNA so we can understand how proteins are made for our body. DNA holds the instructions for making proteins. The sequence of nitrogenous bases (A, T, C, G) in DNA forms a code, and that code tells the cell which amino acids to put together and in what order to build a specific protein.

The structure is important because:

The order of the bases (the genetic code) determines the order of amino acids in a protein.
Base pairing rules ensure the code is copied correctly during transcription (A with U in RNA, and C with G).
The double helix structure helps protect the code and ensures accurate replication and transcription.

In short, understanding DNA’s structure helps us understand how cells read and use genetic information to build proteins, essential molecules for life.

DNA Overview

aj07460 — 2025-06-03 20:38:52 UTC

Please review this document for information about the structure of DNA, how DNA fits into our cells, and the scientist credited with the discovery of DNA.

DNA building

aj07460 — 2025-06-03 20:54:58 UTC

Using this PowerPoint, drag and drop the shapes to form a model of DNA. Afterward, answer the analysis questions.

Blooket on DNA Structure

aj07460 — 2025-06-03 20:59:21 UTC

Here is a Blooket review game to test your knowledge of DNA structure and function!

Article on DNA Structure

aj07460 — 2025-06-03 21:03:24 UTC

Read this article to inform you about the structure and function of DNA!

Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P. (2002). Molecular Biology of the Cell (4th ed.). Garland Science.

DNA infographic

aj07460 — 2025-06-03 21:06:09 UTC

This infographic is great at explaining DNA structure and how it leads to protein synthesis!

DNA Structure worksheet

aj07460 — 2025-06-03 21:11:46 UTC

This is a good worksheet to assess your knowledge about DNA Structure. Use all the information in this creation to help you.