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The
Gene School
You’ll
find a variety of information about genetics when you access
this site. Click on the link to general information to find
a timeline. What did Charles Darwin and Gregor Mendel have in
common?
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The
Mystery of the Stolen Artifacts
Follow
the link to this site to learn more about genetics as a tool
in forensics. View the evidence presented in this fictional
trial and decide whether the defendant is guilty or not.
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What’s In the News
Visit
this site to find articles about the latest developments in
the field of genetics. Find an article that illustrates the
role that ethics plays in genetic research or engineering.
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The
Particle Adventure
Visit
this site for an interactive tour of the atom. View the movie
and click on the link for an introduction to the fundamental
particles and forces. How have scientists’ views of the fundamentals
changed over time?
Virtual
Chloroplast
Click
on the links and follow the instructions to explore the organization
of the plant chloroplast. View the movie that shows light
absorption.
DNA
Structure Movie [Updated link coming soon.]
At
this site you’ll find a movie about the structure of DNA.
View the movie, then sketch a diagram of a DNA molecule in
your Science Journal.
The
Gene Letter
[Updated link coming soon.]
Find
out more about how genetic disorders occur by accessing this
article. In the case of X-linked recessive disorders, why
don’t the sons of affected fathers also have the disorders?
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