Khan Academy: Classic Experiments: Dna as the Genetic Material

Because it is heavily focused on the contributors to DNA theory, this worksheet may be more of an enrichment than a fundamental support to your genetics curriculum. Though it does query learners about DNA structure, replication, and...

Find out how Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase showed conclusively that DNA is the genetic material. [8:49]

Instructional module focusing on the discovery that DNA is the genetic material on which life is built. Discussion includes the key evidence that bacteria could be transformed by adding DNA from other bacteria. Site also includes an...

This video shows how Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase showed conclusively that DNA is the genetic material.[8:49]

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] DNA is the genetic material in your cells passed on to you from your parents and determines your characteristics. Learn about transformation and how DNA was...

A video discussing the molecular structure of DNA. Understand that DNA is made up of a phosphate, deoxyribose sugar, and one of the four nitrogen base. Video also explains how the nitrogen bases pair up to form the double helix...

This informative resource features an overview of genetic material: DNA, chromosomes, genomes, homologous chromosomes, sister chromatids, and haploid/diploid.

Read a passage about early experiments on the genetic code and answer the follow-up questions.

Learn about the many applications of DNA technologies. [5:00]

See a key historical experiment that demonstrated the semi-conservative mechanism of DNA replication.