22 Base Pair DNA Model-Assembly Required

SKU: 62060-22

$49.95USD Each

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Our most basic DNA Helix shows all the important details such as complementary base pairing & major/minor grooves. It suitable for middle school through high school & college level forensic molecular genetics.

With 11 each AT & GC base pairs it can be configured nearly 8 billion ways-ideal for explaining DNA fingerprinting in forensic science classes. We wouldn't call this DNA model a geek toy but it makes a great gift for the young scientist boy or girl or even school teacher.

The image has been produced as a stereo pair; click on the image for an enlarged version & then cross your eyes to see it in 3D.

Note that the relative size of the major & minor grooves is exaggerated for effect. For more precise models, see our 12 base pair DNA model; DNA double helix model, 17 base pairs ;or 36 base pair Big Bang Theory DNA Model.

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This model is useful for teaching the theory behind dna forensic fingerprinting, especially the touch DNA method. This technique flows from a refinement of the PCR (polymerase chain reaction) which now only requires 7-8 skin cells to identify someone.

Although the actual base pair sequences analyzed for DNA fingerprints are much longer than 22, students will appreciate that because the touch DNA method relies on 13 specific DNA locations, the overall chance of misidentification is very small.

  • Stands 45cm (18") tall
  • 22 layers, 11 each AT:GC
  • Genuine Molymod Model
  • Teaching aid for all grades; forensic DNA
  • 30-45 minutes required for assembly
  • Handy teacher's demonstration model
  • Great educational gift for science students
  • Simplified carbon-nitrogen based aromatic compounds
Reviews (2)
2019-03-08

I just gave my first one away as a gift, so I had to buy another one and assemble with my kids again! In addition, a colleague here at our Boston biotech loved assembling the one he bought with his son. Great value and continually instructive.

— -DNA-man
2017-10-21
Nice Model. It was easy to assemble via good instructions. Only thing I might like better is some labeling on the parts, but maybe I will add some myself!
— DNA-man
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