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University of Arizona

University of Arizona/biochemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
Tutorial provides an overview of the structural features of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Problemas De Macromoleculas

For Students 9th - 10th
This unit will look at the most common biological molecules. The objective is for you to become familiar with the structures and properties of sugars, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Endomembrane System

For Students 9th - 10th
Article looks at the structure and function of the different parts of the endomembrane system, how proteins, lipids, and vesicles are transported between these parts, and how this activity keeps the cell running smoothly.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Structure of the Plasma Membrane

For Students 9th - 10th
Article takes a look at the different components (protein, lipid, cholesterol, and carbohydrate) of the plasma membrane, examining their roles, their diversity, and how they work together to make a secure boundary around the cell.
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Other

Story md.com: Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Ldl/hdl Ratio

For Students 9th - 10th
Under certain conditions, the risk of developing coronary heart disease (strokes, heart attack) cannot be properly assessed only by looking at a person's lipids test results. In these cases, the LDL "bad cholesterol" to HDL "good...
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City University of New York

The World of Cells: Plasma Membrane

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a basic description of the structure of cell membranes. Site provides colorful pictures of each membrane.
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Cell Biology: Absorption, Distribution, and Storage of Chemicals

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of the different ways the chemicals or medicines may enter the body through cell membranes.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Applied Genetic Modification

For Students 9th - 10th
Worldwide, millions of people are infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and the world is in need of a resourceful and inexpensive vaccine. In this case study you will learn how to generate a plant that produces a hepatits B protein...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Vitamins Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
Vitamins are the building blocks that keep our bodies running; they help build muscle and bone, capture energy, heal wounds and more. But if our body doesn't create vitamins, how do they get into our system? The following learning module...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Operating System of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Cells are almost like tiny factories run by robots, with the nucleus, DNA, proteins, lipids, and vitamins and minerals all playing critical roles. George Zaidan and Charles Morton lay out the blueprint of a cell and explain how...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Carbon Cycle

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Carbon is one of the most common elements found in living organisms. Chains of carbon molecules form the backbones of many molecules, such as carbohydrates,...
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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Biochemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
Problem sets, tutorials, and activities related to biochemistry.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do We Cry?

For Students 9th - 10th
Whether we cry during a sad movie, while chopping onions, or completely involuntarily, our eyes are constantly producing tears. This learning module tracks a particularly watery day in the life of Iris (the iris) as she cycles through...
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Biological Molecules: Fats and Proteins

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the importance of fats and proteins in the human diet. Examples of chemical structures of various fats and proteins are used.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Fatty Acids Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial on fatty acids is presented in an outline format and features related informational links.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn here about organic compounds, groups of carbon atoms covalently bonded to hydrogen, usually oxygen, and often other elements as well, and how they are essential to human functioning.
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PBS

Pbs Nova Teachers: Dying to Be Thin: Body Needs

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what the human body needs to function at its best, and why.
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Biointeractive: Molecular Structure of Fat

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive slideshow illustrating and explaining fat. Learn the structure and impact on the body.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Significance of Carbon

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the significance of carbon to life on Earth.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Introdution to Cell and Virus Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a detailed diagram of animal, bacterial and plant cells and viral structure. Also included are detailed drawings, with definitions, of each of the cellular organelles.
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Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain College: Active and Passive Transport

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose the chapter called "Active and Passive Transport" from the table of contents for explanations, comparisons, and examples of active and passive transport. This includes an illustrative diagram.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Phospholipid Bilayers

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the structure and function of the plasma membrane.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Biochemical Compound Classification

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Biochemical compounds: their general structure and different classes.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biological Macromolecules

For Students 9th - 10th
How much do you know about biological macromolecules?

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