DNA Base Pairings
Grade 1st Grade · Science · 30 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe DNA has different bases that link up with one another
Warm-Up Video
Science ABC · 5:23
What is DNA and How Does it Work?
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
DNA is a giant molecule that looks like a twisted ladder.
- 2
The rungs of the DNA ladder are made of four letters: A, T, G, and C.
- 3
The cell's library, called the nucleus, holds the DNA, which tells the cell how to make proteins.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“DNA has four letters: A, T, C, and G. Which letter does A always link with?”
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