The following questions will require you to conduct your own research. Choose any that interest you. Write your answers in your notebook, or create a poster or presentation.

Topic 1

Who were the four main scientists involved in the discovery of the structure of DNA. Why were only three of them awarded the Nobel Prize?

Topic 2

Compare the structure of RNA with the structure of DNA.

Topic 3

Research methods used to determine the DNA sequence of organisms. Find examples of species which have had their entire DNA sequence (genome) determined.

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