4. Write the names of all four nitrogenous bases:
A __
T
__
C __
__
Start building the model by pairing the nitrogen bases. Pair all bases before proceeding.
A __ pairs with T __
C __ pairs with __
5. Start building your molecule upwards by locking four nucleotides together, In your model, the sugar of
the lower nucleotide bonds with the __ of the upper nucleotide.
Once you finish assembling the base pairs, continue to form the helical structure by connecting the
sugar-phosphate sides of the ladder.
6. Add another pair of nucleotides. Your molecule is now three nucleotides long and all nucleotides are
paired up (so your molecule has a total of six nucleotides).
7. Visit another group. Compare your DNA model to the DNA model made by the other group and answe
the following questions: