Biology Project: Karyotyping Activity

Biology buffs illustrate the workings of the cell membrane when they complete this checklist. Not only do they draw the structure, they also draw gradients and mechanisms for the transport of materials across the membrane. Your advanced...

Do you have young scientists wanting to make new discoveries rather than just completing the same experiments? Young scientists use their observational skills to identify animals and patterns in animal behavior. Through tracking...

What's your type? Genetically speaking, of course! Immerse your class in the world of karyotypes through an insightful activity from the K20 Center. Scholars take on the role of genetic counselors to determine the karyotype of offspring...

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.

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.

Family studies are a good way to learn about DNA profiling and RFLP analysis because students can follow the inheritance of DNA markers from one generation to the next. Students have the opportunity to do this in this activity.

In this activity, students learn the concepts and techniques behind DNA profiling of the national DNA databank. Students will then have the opportunity to collect and interpret actual STR data, and to answer one or more questions.

Based on the principle of antibody-antibody interaction, this ELISA test for HIV detection allows for easy visualization of results and can be completed without the additional concern of radioactive materials use.

Simulate the Western blotting procedure used to identify specific amino-acid sequences in proteins.

This web-based simulation demonstrates potential spread of HIV through a population. Each participant exchanges virtual body fluids with other participants, some of whom are HIV positive. A computer-simulated ELISA will illustrate the...