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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 3.13 Sex Linked Inheritance

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the traits that are linked to genes on the sex chromosomes.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Tips on Genetics

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explains basic genetics concepts, including genes, DNA, chromosomes, sex chromosomes, how traits are inherited, genetic variation, cloning, and stem cells.
Interactive
Palomar Community College District

Flashcards for Human Chromosomal Abnormalities

For Students 9th - 10th
Great for a quick check of facts related to detection and common abnormalities. Use these for a test review.
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National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Sex Linked Inheritance: Drosophila

For Students 9th - 10th
Here are graphics illustrating an experiment with drosophila fruitflies. Sex-linked inheritance is demonstrated here using eye color alleles on X chromosomes. Site by Access Excellence.
Handout
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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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Mitosis and Meiosis Compared

For Students 9th - 10th
Meiosis is used to make sperm and egg cells. During meiosis, a cell's chromosomes are copied once, but the cell divides twice. During mitosis, the chromosomes are copied once, and the cell divides once. For simplicity, cells 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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San Diego State University

Sdsu: Lesson 2.5: How Do Organisms Reproduce? Meiosis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site will allow students to grasp the complex concept of meiosis by modeling the process with clay.
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National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Inheritance of Hemophilia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the X-linked inheritance of Hemophilia and includes a diagram.