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The Molecules of Genetics - DNA and more:

• DNA: A More Detailed Description - a very good diagram; only one of many genetics images at the Access Excellence Biotechnology Graphics Gallery.
• Molecules of Genetics - fantastic descriptions and animations, part of the amazing DNA from the Beginning site.
• Genetic Science Learning Center - What is DNA? What is a gene? Find out at this excellent site, which houses superb flash animations. If you like, you can download the animations to your hard drive.
• Genome British Columbia - Learning Centre - an amazing resource, plan on spending some time here! Part of the Genome BC site.

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DNA: The Molecule of Life - a high quality interactive CD-ROM. Use the tutorials and tests to learn all about DNA. This is just one in a series of genetics CD-ROM titles from CyberEd. The series includes Evolution, Investigating Heredity, Mendel's Principles of Heredity, Mitosis and Meiosis.

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Proteins and DNA - they rely on one another:

• The Collaboration of Proteins During Replication  - every heard of an Okazaki fragment? You have now!
• Protein Synthesis - the production of amino acids and protein.
• DNA-RNA-Protein - this Nobel e-Museum set of pages does a great job of explaining DNA and proteins.
• Protein Synthesis - a particularly goofy view of the process!
• What is protein synthesis? - be sure to check out the link on proteins as well.

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DNA Workshop: You Try It - step inside the cell to experience the dance of DNA and proteins.

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DNA Molecule Visualization - use this cool program to view and manipulate DNA molecules.

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Traits and the Basics of Genetics - how come you look like your parents?

• Gene School - an excellent site with an application section that explains the importance of genetics in our everyday lives, and an interactive section with many suggestions for activities.
• Basic Principles of Genetics - a very well done tutorial - pick the section you would like: Mendel's Genetics, Probability of Inheritance, Exceptions to Simple Inheritance.
• Tour of Basic Genetics - Click on the "What is Inheritance" link to view the Shockwave movie.
• MendelWeb - Besides having Mendel's original paper translated on-line, this site has essays, commentaries, bibliographies, reference materials, links to exercises, homework sets and much more!
• Genetics Virtual Library - a massive storehouse of links to genetics related topics.

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Inheritance Patterns - practice makes perfect when learning how traits are passed down.

• Monohybrid Cross Problem Set - start with the simplest type of cross.
• Dihybrid Cross Problem Set - try this only if you want a challenge!
• Mendelian Inheritance and Beyond - this page has a decidedly bovine appeal.
• Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man - An incredible searchable database of human genes and genetic disorders.

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Mendelian Inheritance: Analyzing the Genetic X Files - a very fun way of learning Mendelian genetics.

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Mendel's Experiment - excellent animated explanation - be patient when clicking on the "explanation", it takes a few moments for them to begin. Flash plug-in is needed.

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Genscope: A Genetics Instruction Tool - learn the principles of classical genetics with the fun and amazing and FREE software. (Sorry PC users, this is Mac only software!)

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Mendelian Exceptions - there are several other patterns of inheritance:

• Exceptions to Simple Inheritance - a very thorough listing of more complex forms of inheritance.
• What are Blood Types? - clear explanation of codominance and multiple alleles.
• Blood Types Tutorial - in-depth tutorial, also covers Rh factor.

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Sex Chromosomes - completely covers sex chromosomes. sex linkage and sex chromosome abnormalities. Part of the excellent Kimball Biology pages.

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Hemophilia - the blood does not clot properly because of a missing blood factor;

• Haemophilia - an encyclopedia of information.
• About Hemophilia - fully explained, and a discussion of other rare bleeding disorders.

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Sickle Cell Anemia - a painful inherited blood disorder:

• American Sickle Cell Association: FAQ's - learn the basics here.
• Sickle Cell Anemia - very good summary from KidsHealth.
• Sickle Cell Disease - comprehensive information.

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Mutations and Mutagens - all about mutations and the factors that cause them.

• Mutation, Mutagens, and DNA Repair - heavy on text, but very informative.
• Smudging the Book - a layman's discussion of genetic mistakes and how the body deals with them.
• Genetics Home Reference - mostly aimed at searching genetic diseases, but also provides excellent information on the basics of genetics.
• How do Mutations Cause Genetic Disorders - super clear explanation, nothing fancy here.

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Down's Syndrome - caused by an extra chromosome.

• Down Syndrome: Understanding the Gift of Life - support site for affected families.
• Down Syndrome - a clinical perspective.

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Genetic Diseases and Treatments - thanks to careful testing, we can learn a lot about genetic disease.

• What Can Our Chromosomes Tell Us? - good explanation of chromosomes and their role in disease, part of the excellent Genetic Science Learning Center.
• Genetic Disease Search - these are the results provided by the Yahoo search engine - but entering "genetic disease" in any search engine will provide interesting results. Also highly recommended is the Canadian Genetic Diseases Network. One more good source is the Genetic and Rare Conditions Site at the Genetics Education Centre.
• Amniocentesis - clear description of the procedure.

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DNA Forensics - a relatively new and very exciting field of science.

• DNA Forensics Problem Set - a difficult set of problems, but each comes with explanations - try the second problem set too.
• How DNA Evidence Works - step by step explanation of how DNA is gathered, treated and used in the context of a criminal investigation.