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Interactive
University of Utah

University of Utah: Learning Center: Learn Genetics: Using Karyotypes to Predict

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow a series of chromosome problem scenarios to learn about several genetic disorders. Test your knowledge with a quiz at the end of the exercise.
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Handout
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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Handout
University of Arizona

Ua: Diagnosis of Klinefelter's Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief tutorial dealing with Klinefelter's diagnosis. Provides illustration of nondisjunction and Klinefelter's karyotype. Information provided regarding other sex chromosome aneuploidies.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Klinefelter's Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia entry for Klinefelter's Syndrome in both mammals and adults. Links are also given for additional information on related subjects.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Delayed Puberty

For Students 6th - 8th
The changes that an adolescent goes through can be intimidating or unexpected. What can be worse though is watching peers change as your body still appears like a child. This article confronts this feeling and provides support for those...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Chromosomal Disorders

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Some children are born with genetic defects that are not carried by a single gene. Instead, an error in a larger part of the chromosome or even in an entire...
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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: Klinefelter's Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health is a very informative approach to klinefelter's syndrome. It has a fairly in-depth topic overview, then discusses symptoms, exams, treatment, home care and other places to get help.
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: What Is Nondisjunction and What Are Its Effects?

For Students 9th - 10th
Nondisjunction is when homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids fail to separate normally during cell division. What it is and how this happens are explained here, as well as what can cause it and what impact it has on human health.