EDVOTEK™ Origami Organelles Amino Acids Model

Description

• Amino acids are the basic units of proteins that are essential for life
• Their sequence in proteins is encoded by the genetic code of DNA
• They have two functional groups - carboxylic acid and an amino group
• Each amino acid also has a unique side chain (or R group)
• Amino acids are easy to understand with our unique molecular models that show how electrons behave during bond formation
• Your students first build their easy to make paper models of atoms and electrons
• They use these to form organic molecules by sharing electrons between the atoms
• The differently colored electrons make it easy to see how the bonds are formed
• The models can then be used to show the structure of the 20 naturally occurring amino acids, their physical properties and the formation of peptide bonds
• Clear instructions are provided in the PowerPoint presentation
• Origami Organelles are downloadable paper models that you print and make as many times as you like
• When you purchase a model, provide an email address for the PDF to be emailed to and then you are licensed for unlimited use on a single site or campus
• Dimensions: Model atom diameter 10 cm (4 in.)