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How to Draw DNA – Easy Step-by-Step Science Drawing for Kids

Turn a fascinating science concept into a fun drawing activity with this step-by-step DNA tutorial. Learners follow clear visual stages to sketch the iconic double-helix shape, making a complex subject feel surprisingly simple to draw. It’s a nice blend of art and curiosity, whether you're exploring science topics at home or in the classroom. If you want to expand your scientific artwork, learning how to draw human heart diagrams is an excellent addition to your drawing for beginners step by step practice. The printable PDF worksheet provides extra space to practice, while the guided images help build confidence from the first line to the finished sketch. A creative way to connect drawing with discovery.

 


Explore the building blocks of life with Monkey Pen and discover how to draw DNA step by step through a fun and creative science-inspired activity.

Step 1: Draw a curved line that resembles a soft wave.

Step 2: Create a second curved line to go along with it parallelly.

Step 3: Draw a cross-curving line on the side that is to the right.

Step 4: Make sure to draw on the right side of the curve.

Step 5: Add one horizontal bar on top.

Step 6: Draw two short bars beneath it.

Step 7: Include the following two horizontal bars in the middle.

Step 8: Draw a line parallel to the line on the right, between the short bars with a twist.

Step 9: Continue a curving line to the left extending from the right.

Step 10: Continue to follow this curving line until the bottom.

Step 11: Add the smaller horizontal bar next to the middle.

Step 12: Draw the line in the middle to create the lower twist.

Step 13: Draw two more horizontal bars down the bottom.

Step 14: Expand the curvature line down.

Step 15: Continue to follow the curve and make it a step towards the lowest point.

Step 16: Finish this curve at the end of the upper portion with a tidy finish.

Step 17: Draw the curve's internal portion in the upper left.

Step 18: Trim off the bar at the bottom to complete your DNA drawing.

Step 19: Now add some small circles along the right side of the DNA.

Step 20: Add similar small circles along the right side also.

Step 21: Your DNA drawing is now completed.

 



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