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Standard 4
Students will understand that genetic information coded in DNA is passed from parents to offspring by sexual and asexual reproduction. The basic structure of DNA is the same in all living things. Changes in DNA may alter genetic expression.
Objective 3
Explain how the structure and replication of DNA are essential to heredity and protein synthesis.
 
  • A Gene Map of the Human Genome
    Explore chromosome by chromosome and learn about diseases related to each.
  • A Microscopists' View of Chromosome Organization
    See various microscopic views of actual chromosomes.
  • Biology Project
    Do you need a little extra help with biology? Need a tutorial to help you understand something? Find it here.
  • DNA from the Beginning
    Here is an interesting way to learn the basics of genetics. The tutorials use video, animation, images, and text to explain the subject to you.
  • Genetic Science Learning Center
    Great information on cells and genetics.
  • The Graphics Gallery
    From Access Excellence, a collection of graphics and explanations on mitosis, meiosis, DNA's structure, DNA replication, protein synthesis, Mendel's work, Hersey-Chase experiments, crossing over, and much more.
  • The Human Genome Project
    Read about the project to identify the 30,000 genes in human DNA, its purpose and benefits, and related issues.
  • The Transgenic Fly Virtual Lab
    Get ready to learn the techniques used to make transgenic flies. Transgenic organisms, which contain DNA that is inserted experimentally, are used to study many biological processes.

 

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