Defines heredity, DNA, and chromosomes and discusses Gregor Mendel, the "father of genetics".

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How do you make a cell with half the DNA? Meiosis. This activity outlines the phases of meiosis, provides an overview of sexual reproduction, and describe how...

This interactive learning module allows AP Biology students to explore DNA and molecular genetics. The study also covers the concepts of biotechnology.

An indepth introduction to genetics as a whole with sample lessons, vocabulary, and bibliography. From the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute.

Learn all about genetics and how it works in this interactive teaching aid that highlights the study of genes using colorful animated illustrations.

This site provides a timeline of historical events in regards to discovery and research on genetics.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An introduction to the human genome and the Human Genome Project.

Mutations can cause a permanent change in the DNA of an organism. Over many generations, organisms have adapted through mutation which involves small changes between organisms which may allow that organism to compete better for survival....

Read this passage and study the graphics to complete a five-question quiz related to translocation.

Understand DNA sequences and the Y chromosome. Solve a genealogical puzzle using the power of reasoning and understanding of DNA, and complete the a male family tree using DNA information from the Y chromosome of three fictitious...

See how the human genome project sequenced all 3 billion bases that make up our DNA and identified within this code more than 20,000 human genes.

Investigate the makeup and function of genes and genetic code by exploring an actual stretch of human DNA in this activity.

The human genome serves as an instruction manual for life, with its own distinct letters, alphabet, sentences and chapters. Learn about the genome, nucleotides, DNA and genes with this interactive lesson.

In this unit students will identify different kinds of genetic traits and how they are passed on from generation to generation. It contains 18 interactive activities.

Learn how offspring are created through the processes of sexual and asexual reproduction.

Discover the structure and function of the nucleus of the cell.

This website provides an answer to the following question: "What are Gene Mutations?" Many links are provided throughout this short description that access information on related subjects.

A webpage briefly explaining how a mutation in DNA and RNA can cause the wrong protein to be synthesized. Understand that DNA & RNA are long string of nucleotides that codes protein. The mutations shown include deletion, duplication,...

Describes the structure and functions of chromatin.

Take a tour of genetics on this site by learning about DNA, chromosomes, genes, and traits. Site includes links to topics to explore.

Understand what happens to a cell during mitosis.

Explore the cell nucleus in the science of biology on this site. Learn how this organelle is the control center of the cell, storing the DNA and hereditary information inside chromosomes.