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Nature Research

Scitable: Chromosomes and Cytogenetics

For Students 9th - 10th
A library of information on chromosomes and their role in heredity. Articles found on the website study chromosome structure, chromosome composition, chromosome abnormalities, roles that chromosome plays in sex determination, and changes...
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: What Are Gene Mutations?

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides an answer to the following question: "What are Gene Mutations?" Many links are provided throughout this short description that access information on related subjects.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Chromosomes: The Carriers of Genetic Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what chromosomes are, their structure, their functions within a cell, and the health impact of mutations in a gene sequence.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Facts About Human Chromosomes

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents information about human chromosomes, their structure, and genetic disorders that can result from mutations.
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dna From the Beginning: Mutations Are Changes in Genetic Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains how and why mutations are so important to genetics.
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Active Science: Genes and Inheritance

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive website that explores information about genes, mitosis, meiosis, cloning, and gene mutation. Concepts are discussed in detail with an interactive glossary and animations. At the end of each section quick questions are...
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Thomas Hunt Morgan and His Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed article from the Nobel e-Museum explores Thomas Hunt Morgan's career and research in genetics. Read how Morgan's work influenced later scientists and the modern scientific world.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Examples of Aneuploidy

For Students 9th - 10th
Only a few types of aneuploidy are compatible with life. Use this drop-down menu to understand more about common genetic disorders resulting from monoploidy and polyploidy, such as Down Syndrome. Learn features of the disorder, see how...
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National Institutes of Health

Ninds: Rett Syndrome Fact Sheet

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Gives facts about Rett Syndrome, one of the five specific Pervasive Developmental Disorders. The concise details include a definition, stages of the disorder, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and research. To access this page in Spanish:...
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Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountian College: Introduction to Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains genetic beliefs before and after Mendel, and also includes a section on Mendel himself and his experiments, entitled, "The Monk and his Peas".