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3D Molecular Designs Amino Acid Starter Kit for 6 Groups

Amino Acid Starter Kit for 6 Groups 2218432
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The science of amino acids is easy to understand with the hands-on learning and model-building tools from this Starter Kit!

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Description

The Amino Acid Starter Kit from 3D Molecular Designs is an engaging, hands-on protein folding kit that makes teaching protein structure basics. Students fold a protein while exploring how the chemical properties of amino acids determine its final structure. Employ the kit's protein-folding activities to first explore the primary and tertiary structure of proteins by constructing a generic 15-amino acid protein, then learn about the secondary structure of proteins by folding a toober model of the first 3 zinc fingers of the Zif268 protein. Recommended for grades 9 and up.

Features

  • Integrates hands-on learning to boost engagement and visualize complex topics
  • Demonstrates that the 20 amino acids all share a common backbone but have different side chains, each with different chemical properties
  • Students will identify the chemical properties of the side chains through a dual coloring scheme guided by the kit's chemical properties circle, amino acid side chain list, and colored plastic clips
  • Allows for activities focused on grouping the side chains into 1 of 5 categories: hydrophobic (nonpolar), hydrophilic (polar), negatively charged, positively charged, and cysteines, which sometimes form disulfide bonds
  • Colored clip at the base of each side chain indicates chemical properties, while embedded colored balls in the amino acid side chain model show atomic structure
  • Comprehensive kit provides materials for 6 groups

Includes:

  • 6 Chemical Properties Circles
  • 6 Amino Acid Side Chain Charts
  • 6 Mini Toobers (4 Ft. Each)
  • 6 Sets Of Red And Blue Endcaps
  • 132 Clear Bumpers
  • 132 Amino Acid Side Chains
  • 132 Plastic Clips
  • 36 Hydrogen Bond Connectors
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Safety: Caution Icon. CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
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Brand Name: 3D Molecular Designs
3D Molecular Designs Amino Acid Starter Kit for 6 Groups