Curated OER
Genome Interactions
In this genome interactions worksheet, students read the passage about genome interactions then apply the knowledge to answer several short answer questions.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: Master Genes Control Body Plans
Homeobox genes are important because they determine the overall body plan for most animals. This article explains the experiments that helped scientists discover these master genes. Article includes animations, pictures, video,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Animal Body Plans: Homeobox Genes
The homeobox genes that define the basic body plan of mice and fruit flies are illustrated in this graphic from The Human Evolution Coloring Book by Adrienne Zihlman. The accompanying article describes how these genes act as "molecular...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Homeotic Genes
Homeotic genes control development of whole body segments or structures. When they are overactive or missing, weird things can happen!
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Eukaryotic Gene Regulation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers gene regulation in eukaryotes.