CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 3.16 Genetic Disorders
Learn about some human genetic disorders.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia and the Philadelphia Chromosome
Read this passage and study the graphic to complete the five-question quiz related to the Chronic myelogenous leukemia and Philadelphia Chromosome.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Examples of Aneuploidy
Only a few types of aneuploidy are compatible with life. Use this drop-down menu to understand more about common genetic disorders resulting from monoploidy and polyploidy, such as Down Syndrome. Learn features of the disorder, see how...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: X Linked Inheritance
Find out about the chromosomal basis of sex determination, X and Y chromosomes, and X-linkage.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Genetic Disorders
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Some human genetic disorders are also X-linked or Y-linked, which means the faulty gene is carried on these sex chromosomes. Other genetic disorders are carried on...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Facts About Human Chromosomes
Presents information about human chromosomes, their structure, and genetic disorders that can result from mutations.
University of Utah
University of Utah: learn.genetics: Finding a Gene on the Chromosome Map
Play the role of a scientist and piece together the genetic puzzle to determine the gene responsible for a disorder.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Learning Center: Learn Genetics: Using Karyotypes to Predict
Follow a series of chromosome problem scenarios to learn about several genetic disorders. Test your knowledge with a quiz at the end of the exercise.
University of Arizona
Biology Project: Karyotyping Activity
If you want an interactive way to practice karyotyping, this is it. There are three patient histories and karyotypes to use in diagnosing human genetic disorders. There is enough information on comparing chromosomes to get you started.
Nature Research
Scitable: Nucleic Acid Structure and Function
Get an in-depth look at the importance of DNA with this library of information on nucleic acid structure and function. Understand the structure and function of DNA by exploring topics in the chemical structure of DNA, organization of DNA...
WebMD
Web Md: Chromosome 15, Distal Trisomy 15q
A general overview of what Chromosome 15, Distal Trisomy 15q is, along with a list of synonyms for its name.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan Health System: Your Child: Xxx Syndrome (Trisomy X)
Fact page describes the genetic disorder Triple X Syndrome or Trisomy X. Includes explanation of the genetics involved as well as treatment of the disorder.
National Institutes of Health
U.s. National Library of Medicine: Genetics Home Reference: Triple X Syndrome
Fact page describes Triple X Syndrome or Trisomy X. Includes explanation of the genetics involved and treatment of the disorder.
National Institutes of Health
Ninds: Rett Syndrome Fact Sheet
Gives facts about Rett Syndrome, one of the five specific Pervasive Developmental Disorders. The concise details include a definition, stages of the disorder, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and research. To access this page in Spanish:...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Human Inheritance Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on human inheritance.
Other
Woodrow Wilson Leadership Program in Biology: Populations to Molecules
A large collection of lesson and labs developed by high school biology teachers. Lesson plans cover the topics of Drosophila, population genetics, gene, molecular genetics, chromosomes, genetic disease, genetic counseling, and bioethics....
Other
Angelman Syndrome Foundation
This comprehensive site offers Angelman Syndrome information for doctors and parents. The foundation contends that this syndrome, presumed rare, is present in thousands of children misdiagnosed with cerebral palsy, autism, or other...
National Health Museum
Access Excellence:what Is the Role of Genetic Counseling
An extensive article discussing the role of a genetic counselors, who gets genetic counseling, how they use genetic and chromosome maps for diagnosis, and how they help people cope with genetic diseases.
University of Arizona
Biology Project: Karyotyping Activity
Try your hand at matching chromosomes to complete the karyotype in this simulation. Simulation contains karyotyping activity for three different patients and students can explore whether those patients have any genetic disorders.
Harvard University
Harvard University: Neurofibromatosis Clinic
This explanation of the two forms of neurofibromatosis (NF)reveals the chromosomal locations of NF genes and their related proteins. Illustrated.
University of Arizona
Ua: Diagnosis of Klinefelter's Syndrome
Brief tutorial dealing with Klinefelter's diagnosis. Provides illustration of nondisjunction and Klinefelter's karyotype. Information provided regarding other sex chromosome aneuploidies.
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Human Biology: New Methods for Karyotyping
Read about the findings from the scientific group from the National Center for Human Genome Research, which published a modification to traditional karyotyping that permits rapid identification of chromosomal alterations.
Other
Dr. Greene's House Calls: Trisomy 13
Doctor describes Trisomy 13 in layperson's terms. Explanations of chromosome 13 function, abnormalities resulting from trisomy, history of syndrome, and prenatal testing.
National Institutes of Health
Ncbi: Trisomy 15 Loss of Y Chromosome in Bone Marrow
This brief article summarizes possible relationship between the development of trisomy 15 in the bone marrow cells of elderly patients with a hemotological malignancy.