Make A Candy DNA Model
Active Time
45 minutes to 1 hour
Total Project Time
45 minutes to 1 hour
Key Concepts
DNA, double helix, candy
IntroductionEver wondered how DNA, the genetic blueprint of a life-form, can encode and pass on the information on how to grow and maintain that life-form? Just like a cookbook contains a complete recipe for a dish, DNA stores the recipe for the life of an organism. Although each human has a unique DNA sequence, the DNA in all of us is about 99.9% identical! In this activity, you will use pieces of candy to make a model for a short section of DNA—enough to get a sense of what DNA is like and how it encodes life. CreditsSvenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
Sabine De Brabandere, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
45 minutes to 1 hour
Total Project Time
45 minutes to 1 hour
Key Concepts
DNA, double helix, candy
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