Overview
The DNA Replication Fork model helps students to simulate the process of DNA replication that occurs in every living thing as part of mitosis and meiosis. Students manipulate the simulation to see how different proteins work together to copy DNA. Students also learn how DNA relies upon patterns to replicate itself correctly and how mistakes in replication can sometimes occur.
Underlying Pages
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0. Student Directions -
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1. Challenge 1: Unwind the DNA -
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2. Challenge 2: Unzip the DNA -
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3. Challenge 3: Polymerize DNA -
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4. Challenge 4: Completely Replicate DNA -
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5. Part 2 - Challenge 5: Changing the Pace -
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6. Part 2 - Challenge 6: Changing the Supply -
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7. Part 2 - Challenge 7: Breaking the Rules -
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Standards
Next Generation Science Standards
- Life Science
Computational Thinking in STEM
- Modeling and Simulation Practices
