These Mini DNA Molecular model Kits provide an easy to understand introduction to DNA structure
They comprise of abstract shaped, colour coded parts to represent the nitrogenous bases, pentagonal sugar and pyramidal phosphate component parts present in the DNA double helix
Each component is designed so that it can only be attached in it's correct position, e.g.Thymine will only pair with Adenine
The model can also be 'unzipped' to produce two strands
Scale: 1cm = 2 angstromsIn this kit, the strand moves to the Ribosome where it reacts with another type of RNA called transfer RNA
Transfer RNA has a ';cloverleaf'‐shaped structure which is represented by a 3‐prong unit
Transfer RNA carries an amino‐acid specific to the three bases of the anti‐codon
During the process of translation the mRNA temporarily forms base‐pairs between the codons and anticodons
The attached Amino‐acid forms a peptide link with the adjacent Amino‐acid to form a protein
This 12‐base kit contains:3 x Uracil (U) ‐ light blue.3 x Adenine (A) ‐ blue.3 x Guanine (G) ‐ green.3 x Cytosine (C) ‐ yellow.6 x Ribose ‐ dark red.6 x Phosphate ‐ purple.2 x Amino‐acid part.2 x Transfer RNA part
