Name: ________________________________ Due Date: ______________ Period: _____
: Build scientifically accurate models of DNA and RNA molecules. Use your book, notes, and any other resources as background information. This will count as a 100 point project/major grade.
DNA Portion:
1.
Project is scientifically accurate based on key and overall structure: a.
The correct bases are connected: _____/6 b.
Phosphates and sugars are alternating correctly: _____/6 c.
Everything is attached where it is supposed to be: d.
Model is 3 dimensional: e.
Model is in the form of a double helix (physically twisted):
2. Model contains at least 8 base pairs:
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3. Deoxyribose sugars and phosphate groups are represented with different colors and/or
structures: _____ /6
4. All 4 nitrogen bases are represented by different colors and/or structures: _____ /6
5. Hydrogen bonds are represented clearly: _____ /6
RNA Portion:
6. Project is scientifically accurate based on key and overall structure: a.
3 dimensional: _____/6 b.
Phosphates and sugars are alternating correctly: _____/6 c.
Correct bases shown: d.
Everything is attached where it is supposed to be: e.
Corresponds to one half of your DNA model:
7. A CLEAR key is provided for all components (neat and easy to follow):
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