Curated OER
What Happens When A Cell Divides?
Students investigate the cycle of mitosis. In this biology lesson, students discuss the different stages of mitosis through cell reproduction. They further their investigation through laboratory analysis.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Dna: The Book of You
This video explains how DNA works and what it does, relating it to an instruction manual for building an organism. [4:29] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning
At DNA from the Beginning, choose from classical genetics, molecules of genetics, genetic organization and control. Each concept is explained through animation, an image gallery, video interviews, biographies and links.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Dna Mircoarray Virtual Lab
This interactive lab will enhance learning about DNA by virtually translating a gene.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Biology: Unit 3: Cell Structure
In this third unit of a Biology course, students learn about cells and cell structure. They compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and learn about the specialized structures in a cell and what their functions are. They will also learn...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Biomolecules: Dna: Dna Structure and Function
Provides detailed explanation of DNA's structure and function. Includes illustrations.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Dna Molecule: How Dna Is Packaged Advanced
An animated tutorial showing how each chromosome consists of one continuous thread-like molecule of DNA coiled tightly around proteins. [1:42]
Nature Research
Scitable: Nucleic Acid Structure and Function
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...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Chromosomes: The Carriers of Genetic Information
Explains what chromosomes are, their structure, their functions within a cell, and the health impact of mutations in a gene sequence.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Dna Structure
Access Excellence provides an interesting graphic which shows the helical structure of DNA from the molecular to chromosomal scale.
University of Arizona
Biology Project: Cell Cycle and Mitosis Tutorial: Dna Basics
Tutorial on DNA basics that goes along with an online quiz over the material. Use the naviagation buttons at the bottom of the page to go to the quiz over the material.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: Chromosome Mapping
Alfred Sturtevant will describe his gene mapping research with fruit flies. This animated explanation will show how he bred fruit flies to determine the proximity of genes.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is a Chromosome?
Defines chromosomes, what they are made of, their structure, different types, and chromatids.
Other
North Dakota State: Dna Structure
A brief text overview of DNA structure and an introduction or mention of the various forms of DNA.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Dna: Lesson 2
Explains how DNA contains genetic material and how it is housed in chromosomes. This lesson is 2 of 5 in the series titled "DNA."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Dna: Lesson 1
Explains how DNA contains genetic material and how it is housed in chromosomes. This lesson is 1 of 5 in the series titled "DNA."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Dna: Lesson 4
Explains how DNA contains genetic material and how it is housed in chromosomes. This lesson is 4 of 5 in the series titled "DNA."
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Reproduction, the Genome and Gene Expression
This lesson focuses on DNA including it's structure,components,and how it goes together to form genomes. It also provides to links to a video and a test.
City University of New York
The World of Cells: Nucleus
A good description of the structure and function of the nucleus.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Nucleus and Ribosomes
Discussion in detail of the structure and function of the nucleus and ribosomes of a cell and how they work together in the production of proteins.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: The Basics and Beyond
This website offers a clear definition of the science of Genetics, highlighting DNA and genes. There is a neat, easy-to-understand animated tour of the basics and an opportunity to go inside an animated cell. Student can build a DNA...
Other
University of Cincinnati: Cells and Organelles
An in-depth discussion of the different parts of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells as well as a thorough explanation of organelles within the cell. The text is better suited to high school and middle school. However, there is a picture of...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Biology: Genetics
College-level course focusing on the principles of genetics. Course topics include structure and function of genes, chromosomes and genomes, biological variation, population genetics, use of genetic methods to analyze protein function,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 2.6 Nucleus
Discover the structure and function of the nucleus of the cell.