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Handout
Nature Research

Scitable: Nucleic Acid Structure and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Get an in-depth look at the importance of DNA with this library of information on nucleic acid structure and function. Understand the structure and function of DNA by exploring topics in the chemical structure of DNA, organization of DNA...
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Telomeres and Telomerase

For Students 9th - 10th
See how telomeres act as protective "caps" on the tips of eukaryotic chromosomes. Also learn how telomerase extends telomeres.
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Website
PBS

Nova Online: How Cells Divide, Mitosis vs. Meiosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Slideshow of mitosis and meiosis side-by-side. It is a summation of the two processes and the differences between them are clear.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Dna and Protein Synthesis in the Cell

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students learn how DNA fits into chromosomes, how chromosomes relate to the human body, DNA replication, and protein synthesis.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Mitosis and Cytokinesis

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] During mitosis, the DNA in a nucleus must replicate. The copied DNA is divided into two genetically identical sets, so that after cytokinesis or cell division, each...
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Website
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Structure and Function of Telomeres

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the cutting edge research going on with telomeres. Find out what they are, how they replicate and their role in the aging process.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Meiosis

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Sexual reproduction combines gametes from two parents. Gametes are produced by a special type of cell division known as meiosis. Meiosis contains two rounds of cell...
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Bacteria Binary Fission

For Students 9th - 10th
Tutorial explains the steps of bacterial binary fission which is the process that bacteria use to carry out cell division.
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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.