Mutations can cause a permanent change in the DNA of an organism. Over many generations, organisms have adapted through mutation which involves small changes between organisms which may allow that organism to compete better for survival....

This lesson will describe what a mutation is and how it can effect the outcome of protein synthesis. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Mutations."

This lesson will describe what a mutation is and how it can effect the outcome of protein synthesis. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Mutations."

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Summarizes the key points about adaptations, mutation, evolution, and natural selection. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.

A good overview of mutation types, causes, and effects. Scroll down to the section on types of mutations for a good overview of frameshifts.

Good explanation of the different types of mutations. Solid background on base-pair substitution.

See how mutations in DNA can affect human cells, and how these mutations can even be corrected by biochemical repair work. [1:05]

Provides a great overview of DNA damage from agents such as ultraviolet light, nuclear radiation, and certain chemicals. Includes DNA strand drawings.

Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-LS3-1: mutations- harmful, beneficial or neutral.

Try these five self-checking multiple choice questions over gene regulation and mutation.

Using a bead-bracelet simulation, construct a sequence of amino acids. Then, discover the effects of silent, point, and frameshift mutations.

See how cell division is essential for healthy growth of an organism, and how complex genetic mechanisms have evolved to switch cell division on and off at the proper time for normal development. [0:50]

Read the passage and study the graphics to complete the five-question quiz that follows.

Genes can sometimes be a difficult topic for students to understand, but this article provides a nice description of genes, how they work, and the disorders that can sometimes arise. The article also touches on how genetic engineering...

This site explores the history and the science of DNA. Content also examines and considers the possibilities of genetic engineering and mutation.

This article explains how and why mutations are so important to genetics.

Background image of normal disc-shaped red blood cells from the University of Utah. Inset shows sickled red blood cells, curved and rigid, from the Virginia Medical College.

This site from WebMD Health provides great information on the Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome. It discusses synonyms, disorder subdivisions, and general discussion with resources. Links are provided throughout for additional...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will explore the factors that lead to evolution such as genetic mutation, gene drift and gene flow.

In this plant biology science fair project, students will investigate effects of irradiation on seed germination. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed...

A detailed website that explains the history and process of classifying animals using evolutionary, molecular, and physical characteristics relationships. Website also contains information on evolution and evolutionary processes....

This is a great lesson plan that combines Karoytypes and evolution. Students will recognize that the chromosomes of chimpanzees and humans are remarkably similar, then correlate that to their evolutionary relationship.

A multiple-choice quiz on the mechanisms of evolution.

This is a college level lecture on genetic drift, complete with mathmatic formulae, includes special links.