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DNA Structure and Replication

9th Grade · Science · Easy · about 10 minutes

HS-LS1-1 | DNA Structure and Replication - Easy level

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Standards referenced

• HS-LS1-1 — Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the structure of DNA determines the structure of proteins, which carry out the essential functions
• HS-LS3-1 — Ask questions to clarify relationships about the role of DNA and chromosomes in coding the instructions for characteristic traits passed from parents

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