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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: The Northern Blot vs. Southern Blot Technique

For Students 9th - 10th
The Northern blot and the Southern blot are two methods used to analyze DNA and RNA. Each technique is described, its purpose, and the methodology. A table comparing features of each is provided.
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Davidson College

Davidson College: Molecular Biology: Monoclonal Antibodies

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the uses and production of monoclonal antibodies. Links to additional resources regarding these molecular antigens.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Molecular Genetics Unit Test

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this nine-question unit test over molecular genetics.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology for High School

For Students 9th - 10th
This digital textbook covers core biology concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, videos, and study guides.
Unit Plan
Concord Consortium

How Are Interactions With Water Important for Maintaining My Life?

For Students 9th - 10th
An investigation of how polar and nonpolar interactions affect shapes of biological molecules and their function. Modules explore the following: 1. Why don't oil and water mix? 2. Can a substance dissolve in both a nonpolar and a polar...
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 1.2 Fields in the Life Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore some different areas of study in the life sciences.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science for Middle School

For Students 6th - 8th
This digital textbook covers core life science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, and videos.
Online Course
Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Introduction to Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of video lectures from an introduction to biology course taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The course teaches "biological function at the molecular level" with thirty-five lectures. Lectures vary in length...
Online Course
Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Introductory Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of video lectures from an introduction to biology course taught at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The course covers fundamental topics like biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and cell biology with thirty-four...
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University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts: Rasmol & Chime

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Massachusetts links to downloadable freeware (Rasmol and CHIME) which are required to view 3-D images common on organic chemistry tutorials.
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Other

Evidence for Evolution: Genetic Code

For Students 9th - 10th
These pages are part of a site called Evolution that accompany a textbook by the same name. Mark Ridley is the author. In this section: the universal genetic code provides evidence that life has a common ancestor.
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Other

The Lab Rat

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore cell and molecular biology online. Investigate career issues, message boards, and articles.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Gel Electrophoresis & Restriction Mapping

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Following basic lab techniques of modern molecular biology, analyze the gel electrophoresis results of a restriction enzyme digest of DNA by using a HindIII-generated standard curve. Then solve two...
Activity
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Evolution of Tungara Frog Mating Calls

For Students 9th - 10th
Use molecular information and observe female response patterns to learn about the mating calls of Physalaemus frogs. Examine the evolution of female preference for particular call characteristics.