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Nucleic Acids

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A lively presentation presents general facts and history of nucleic acids in a note-taking format. Every slide contains colorful photos or graphics to illuminate and engage. Biology aces learn about the function and structure of these essential molecules. After showing this presentation, have them create models of the double helix out of various craft materials.

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carbohydrates, adenosine triphosphate, dna molecule, deoxyribonucleic acid, dna, dna replication, ribonucleic acid, rna, lipids, nucleic acids, nucleotides, protein

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dna molecule, dna replication, protein, rna, carbohydrate, lipid, nucleic acid, nucleotide, macromoleucles, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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