Bio Lab Module: Breaking the Genetic Code

Young scientists demonstrate their creativity while completing several activities, to assess genetic variations and mutations. Instructors provide a list of options and scientists choose to write a comic strip, create a book,...

Two individuals share 99.9 percent of their genetic codes, yet diversity is observed everywhere. Young scientists learn about diversity through hands-on activities and an experiment. They apply the concepts of independent assortment and...

What does it take to produce all of the proteins that make up a living organism? An amazing series of events! Biology novices review the steps of protein synthesis by breaking down transcription and translation in detail. Colorful...

Brown rice contains vitamins B and E, while white rice lasts longer in storage. The availability of rice around the world makes it a great candidate for genetic engineering. Scholars apply their knowledge of genetic engineering to solve...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How do you go from four letters to 20 amino acids? You need a code. This module introduces the genetic code and how to read it, defines codon and reading frame, and...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduces the genetic code and how to read it.

This interactive lab will enhance learning about DNA by virtually translating a gene.

A web-based course which allows students to explore the fields of genetics and genomics. The three course modules are transmission genetics, the nature of genetic material, and medical genetics and genomics. Use of this resource requires...

Students explore and can explain genetic diseases, and how the central dogma plays a key role in genetic diseases. They comprehend what DNA probe is and how it is created and that there is an ethical component to biotechnology.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Synthesize a protein by dragging the amino acids to the corresponding codon on the mRNA segment. You will need a sign-in to access this interactive but it will be well worth your time!