Junk DNA Activity

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Summary

This hands-on activity explores the concepts of introns, exons, and junk DNA. Students will learn about the process of transcription and translation (protein synthesis). Students use toys (pop-together beads) to build DNA and RNA strands as well as proteins. Activity is supplemented with a classroom discussion with Q&A. Lesson can be adapted to higher grade levels by introducing the concepts of relatedness.



Resource Contact:
Pollock, John A – PhD Professor and Co-Director of the Chronic Pain Research Consortium
Director of the Partnership in Education
Biological Sciences
Duquesne University