Research Guides: Biology: Cells, Chromosomes, DNA, Genetics

Learn Genetics
A great resource from the Genetic Science Learning Centre of the University of Utah. This site has excellent and easy-to-understand explanations of genetics covering the basics and beyond, a biotechniques virtual laboratory, stem cells, cloning, gene therapy, genetic disorders, addiction, using family history to improve your health.
DNA from the Beginning
Learn about DNA structure, function and how material is passed on from one generation to the next. Concepts are explained using animations, images, problems, and other links.
Cellular and molecular biology
This site contains many cell-related topics such as cell structure, organelles, cell division, cellular respiration, etc.
Genetics
This site has a variety of worksheets/practice problems on many different topics such as Inheritance, Chromosomes, DNA, etc.
Intro to Cells
An introduction to cells, including the history of their discovery and the development of cell theory.

Cell Biology and Genetics Made Easy Through Animation
This program consists of short animated videos that look at prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, diversity in cell structure and function, the plasma membrane, the cell wall, passive and active transport, cellular organelles, the endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, the Golgi comlex, lysosomes, mitochondria, the chloroplast, the cytoskeleton, cilia, and flagella.

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