Learn about DNA by building a model of its double-strand structure.

This interactive lab will enhance learning about DNA by virtually translating a gene.

Hands-on lesson in which young scholars play with puzzle pieces representing the DNA molecule to discover the molecular structure of DNA.

Investigate how the genetic code on a DNA strands controls what protein is produced with this collection of animations and 3D models. Explore an interactive 3D model of the double helix, watch an animation of transcription, and see the...

A description of how the triple-helix DNA model was a precursor to the accepted double-helix model of our DNA. [0:27]

View this simulation of DNA Hybridization.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] DNA is located in the nucleus. Proteins are made on ribosomes in the cytoplasm. Remember that information in a gene is converted into mRNA, which carries the...

Students reinforce their knowledge that DNA is the genetic material for all living things by modeling it using toothpicks and gumdrops that represent the four biochemicals (adenine, thiamine, guanine, and cytosine) that pair with each...

Learn about DNA and decoding the human genome by clicking graphical DNA models. You can also review a timeline that shows important moments in human genetics research. In Spanish.

Test your knowledge of the history of DNA and the discovery of the double helix model in this twenty-question trivia quiz.

Observe the animated model to see DNA being replicated.

Learn about model organisms that research scientists use in lab testing.

These images from Access Excellence are possible models for DNA replication. The illustrations clearly show the differences among the three ways DNA can replicate.

The 3-D model of Cytosine (C), Uracil (U), Adenine (A), and Guanine (G), the four nucleotide bases in RNA. Requires the CHIME plug-in to view the models, or they can be viewed statically in .gif format

Numerous molecular biology interactive activities along with a program that can automatically keep models and reports to keep track of progress.

A 3D computer generated model of humans DNA structure. The double helix image labels base pairs, diameter, major and minor grooves.

Illustration of a classic double-helix model of DNA.

Brief text summary of what students learn in the Dragon Genetics II lab along with links to download Student Handouts in PDF and Word formats, and Teacher Preparation Notes in PDF format. Students use paper models to learn transcription...

Simulations of common biotechnology techniques performed in a laboratory setting. Learn how to complete these techniques and what task they are used for in the lab.

Learn more about the operon model based on studies of lactose-dependent mutations of E. coli with the series of problems presented here. The correct answers have a brief explanation to reinforce the theories and incorrect answers are...