What's my name in DNA?
- Type:
- Web based activity
- Age level:
- 14 years +
- Topic area:
- DNA, amino acids, proteins
- Description:
A fun web based activity where students enter their name in a website to convert it into a DNA sequence.
The website matches this to a protein sequence (Note: Not all names will have a matching protein sequences). This is a short activity which could be set as a homework exercise.
Running the activity:
- To run this activity:
- Students can enter their name in the "What's my name in DNA" database by clicking on the icon below.
- A worksheet is provided in Support Materials which includes instructions on how to complete the activity and record their results.
Support Links:
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Curriculum links:
This activity supports the following modules on the UK curriculum.
Click on the arrows below for further detail of the module.
Web links:
Additional sources of information on the web for teachers and students to increase their knowledge base on DNA, gene s and genomes.
