Objective: Separate the different pigments in tree leaves Areas of science: Chemistry, Plants Time required: 1–2 days Key concepts: plant pigments, paper chromatography, leaves Credits: Teisha Rowland, PhD, Science Buddies;…

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Genome (noun, “JEE-nome”) A genome is an organism’s complete set of genetic instructions. For most living things, genetic instructions come in the form of DNA. This molecule contains the instructions…