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Explore More About Chromosomes
Learn More About How Scientists Read Chromosomes
To understand chromosomes, scientists analyze key features to identify their similarities and differences.
Explore the Interactive Karyotype Activity
Test your skills in organizing a human chromosome profile with our interactive activity.
Learn More About Chromosomes and Genetic Disorders
Discover how examining chromosomes can aid in diagnosing certain genetic disorders.
Learn More About Telomeres, Aging, and Cancer
Delve into the role of telomeres, the protective tips of chromosomes, in aging and cancer.
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Delve Deeper into Inheritance
Understand Dominant and Recessive Traits
Explore the concepts of dominant and recessive inheritance patterns and their true meaning in genetics.
Compare Sexual and Asexual Reproduction Methods
Investigate the contrasting ways organisms transmit genetic information to their offspring through sexual and asexual reproduction.
Watch Video on DNA Types and Molecular Genealogy
Uncover how DNA analysis, including autosomal, X chromosome, Y chromosome, and mitochondrial DNA, contributes to building family trees.
Discover More About Proteins
Explore Different Types of Proteins
Investigate the diverse categories of proteins and their wide-ranging functions within living organisms.
Engage with the Gene Transcription and Translation Interactive
Gain a more detailed understanding of how cells “read” DNA sequences to synthesize proteins through transcription and translation.
Watch an Animation on Firefly Bioluminescence and Protein Synthesis
Follow an animated walkthrough of protein synthesis, using the fascinating example of a firefly’s light production.
Learn About Prions and Prion Diseases
Examine prions, the unusual and controversial agents behind diseases like Mad Cow and Creutzfeldt-Jakob.
Expand Your Knowledge of RNA
Explore the Versatility of RNA Molecules
Discover how RNA’s unique chemical structure allows it to adopt diverse shapes and perform various functions.
Interact with RNA’s Role in the Central Dogma
Learn about the crucial roles of messenger RNA, transfer RNA, and ribosomal RNA in transcription and translation within the central dogma of molecular biology.
Go Beyond the Basics of the Central Dogma and RNA
Uncover some of the lesser-known functions of RNA beyond its central dogma roles.
