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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Frederick Sanger

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the man who was considered to be the greatest and most influential biochemists in history.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Nucleic Acids

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the structure and role of nucleic acids.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Nucleic Acid Classification

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of nucleic acids and their structure and function.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Central Dogma of Molecular Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the central dogma of molecular biology.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids

For Students 9th - 10th
A podcast lesson providing a brief overview of the function of the macromolecules, nucleic acids. [0:38]
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson presents how the structure and function of nucleic acids pertain to living things. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids."
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Interactive
University of Utah

University of Utah: Learn Genetics: How to Extract Dna From Anything Living

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Four steps is all it takes to get DNA out of a variety of living things. The requirements include a blender, meat tenderizer, isopropyl alcohol, and a test tube. Sources of DNA include but are not limited to split peas, strawberries,...
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: The Northern Blot vs. Southern Blot Technique

For Students 9th - 10th
The Northern blot and the Southern blot are two methods used to analyze DNA and RNA. Each technique is described, its purpose, and the methodology. A table comparing features of each is provided.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Introduction to Macromolecules

For Students 9th - 10th
This activity introduces the fundamental characteristics of biological macromolecules.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Proteins and Nucleic Acids

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the structure and function of two of the four major macromolecules: proteins and nucleic acids. This version includes Introduction to Macromolecules. (Requires Java)
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Proteins and Nucleic Acids

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the structure and function of two of the four major macromolecules: nucleic acids and proteins. It is recommended that you complete the Introduction to Macromolecules activity before doing this one. (Requires Java)
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 3.4 Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the structure and function of DNA.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 2.2 Organic Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the organic compounds and macromolecules found in living organisms,
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Organic Compounds Study Guide

For Students 4th - 9th
Explore and review the biological molecules necessary for life.
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Interactive
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dna Interactive: Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of the discovery and work with DNA is located in this totally interactive timeline. Parts of the timeline are displayed using short movies, animation and flash.
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Handout
McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill: The Chemistry of Organic Molecules [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This PDF is a chapter outline covering the chemistry of organic molecules.
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Handout
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 Icidos Nucleicos Y Material Genetico

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the fundamentals of nucleic acids and how they experience the processes of replication and translation with the series of problems presented here. The correct answers have a brief explanation to reinforce the theories and incorrect...
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Other

North Dakota State: Dna Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief text overview of DNA structure and an introduction or mention of the various forms of DNA.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Nucleic Acids: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce nucleic acids, including the two different types, their functions, and where they are found. It is 2 of 9 in the series titled "Nucleic Acids."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Nucleic Acids: Lesson 6

For Students 7th - 8th
This lesson will introduce nucleic acids, including the two different types, their functions, and where they are found. It is 6 of 9 in the series titled "Nucleic Acids."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Nucleic Acids: Lesson 7

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce nucleic acids, including the two different types, their functions, and where they are found. It is 7 of 9 in the series titled "Nucleic Acids."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson presents how the structure and function of nucleic acids pertain to living things. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids."
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Nucleoside vs. Nucleotide

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the characteristics of and differences between nucleosides and nucleotides as well as the significance of each in medicine.