Covers the properties of homologous chromosomes and sex chromosomes.
Chromosomes are coiled structures made of DNA and proteins. Chromosomes are the form of the genetic material of a cell during cell division. It is this coiled structure that ensures proper segregation of the chromosomes during cell division. During other phases of the cell cycle, DNA is not coiled into chromosomes. Instead, it exists as a grainy material called chromatin. This section is an introduction to chromosomes.
The vocabulary of DNA, including chromosomes, chromatids, chromatin, transcription, translation, and replication, is discussed.
Lesson plan entails, student yarn activities, check for understanding, delving into background and discussion questions.
Activity has materials, abstract, background, teaching strategies, extensions, common misconceptions, and instructions.
A list of student-submitted discussion questions for Chromosomes.
To use prior knowledge of root words to learn new vocabulary words using Etymology.
To build a step-by-step description of a sequence for analysis, discussion, or communication using a Sequence Diagram.
Covers stem cells and some of their medical uses through the example of Parkinson’s disease and neurology.
Looks at Alzheimer’s disease as a way to study modern molecular techniques applied to medicine. Covers human biology and cell functions.
Learn about some of the problems which occur when meiosis doesn't go as planned.
Discover how some animals' bodies can become visibly half male and half female due to an unusual condition called gynandromorphy.
This study guide gives an overview of the cell cycles for prokaryotes and eukaryotes, names for genetic material, binary fission, mitosis, and cytokinesis.
Study Guide for Cell Division: Prokaryotic, Eukaryotic, and Chromosomal
An interesting animation that outlines the sturcture of chromosome.
These flashcards help you study important terms and vocabulary from Chromosomes.