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University of Hamburg: Deviations From Mendelian Laws And: What Is the Meaning of Dominance?
Upper level discussion of several of Mendel's experiments and laws.
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University of Hamburg: C3, C4, and Cam. Regulation of the Activity of Photosynthesis
Compares and contrasts C3, C4, and CAM photosynthetic pathways. Digram of C4 reaction included.
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University of Hamburg: Membranes: Diffusion, Permeability, Osmosis, Turgor, Active and Passive Transport and Transport
This cellular biology page presents extensive detail on the chemical nature of the cell membrane. Using the Chime plug-in, students can manipulate and study models of the membrane.
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University of Hamburg: Transcription
Decent text based description of transcription. Good background.
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University of Hamburg: Polysaccharides
Brief description of polysaccharides includes definition, chemical composition, and formation.
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University of Hamburg: The Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium
Discusses the historical background leadingto the development of the Hardy-Weinberg principleand the assumptions of the principle. Providesmathematical and graphical illustrations ofthis principle.
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University of Hamburg: Phototropism
A high level discussion of the phototropic effect in plants. Discusses the basics, but quickly branches into a very high level discussion.
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University of Hamburg: Photoperiodism and Stimulation
A good summary of the photoperiodic effects of plants. Discussion of the way that the length of the day effects the growth of plants.
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University of Hamburg: Microtubules
Discussion of the size and structure of the microtubules in a cell. Links within the text take students to images and schematics.
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University of Hamburg: Aromatic Hydrocarbons
A brief explanation of aromatic compounds with more emphasis on substituted aromatics and polycyclic aromatics and heterocyclic rings. Oriented towards compounds found in plants. Includes models that can be rotated and examined in 3D.
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University of Hamburg: Chloroplasts and Other Plastids
This site provides detailed information on chloroplasts. Explains the many duties that chloroplasts perform and why they are so important. Good diagrams.
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University of Hamburg: Symbiosis & Normal Microbiota
A diagram of the different types of symbiosis. There are 4 examples of symbiotic relationships and explanations. Read this page and then give yourself a quiz.
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University of Hamburg: Transcription
A discussion of the three forms of RNA in a higher level fashion than most sites. More depth, higher vocabulary needed.
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University of Hamburg: Sugars, Carbs, Monosaccharides
Description of the chemical makeup of monosaccharides, accompanied by molecular diagrams of glucose, galactose, and fructose. Links to more in depth information.
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University of Hamburg: The Bony Fish
Provides information on the characteristics of bony fish including reproduction and external anatomy.
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University of Hamburg: The Cell Wall
This site provides a description of primary and secondary cell wall. Includes an image of cell wall structure.
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University of Hamburg: Homeostasis Some General Principles
An online, college-level textbook about homeostasis. Find out what it is, and how this function allows us to stay alive.
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University of Hamburg: Osmosis
Why does a plant wilt? It all has to do with turgor pressure. Find out more about turgor pressure and osmosis.
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University of Hamburg: Renaissance
A look at the Renaissance from the aspect of advances in the biological sciences, and in particular botany. Information is provided about famous botanists from that era and their accomplishments.