Discover the purpose of genetic engineering in agriculture. Explore the pros and cons of genetic modification.

Investigate how fingerprinting works, determine what sorts of evidence and questions are important in deciding a court case and understand the issues involved with using DNA evidence in a courtroom trial.

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,...

An in-depth look at the human genome project and its scientific and social implications. Students work through interactive learning material, understanding the ethics involved in genetic studies. There is a suggested classroom activity...

[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...

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.

College-level course focusing on the principles of genetics. Course topics include structure and function of genes, chromosomes and genomes, biological variation, population genetics, use of genetic methods to analyze protein function,...

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Simple animation explains the function of chromosomes, genes, and DNA by letting you zoom into a cell nucleus for a closer look.

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.