DNA from the Beginning

Grade Levels

10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade

Course, Subject

Related Academic Standards

Describe the events that occur during the cell cycle: interphase, nuclear division (i.e., mitosis or meiosis), cytokinesis.

BIO.B.1.1.2 BIO.B.1.1.2

Compare and contrast the processes and outcomes of mitotic and meiotic nuclear divisions.

BIO.B.1.2.1 BIO.B.1.2.1

Describe how the process of DNA replication results in the transmission and/or conservation of genetic information.

BIO.B.1.2.2 BIO.B.1.2.2

Explain the functional relationships among DNA, genes, alleles, and chromosomes and their roles in inheritance.

BIO.B.2.1.1 BIO.B.2.1.1

Describe and/or predict observed patterns of inheritance (i.e., dominant, recessive, co-dominance, incomplete dominance, sex-linked, polygenic, and multiple alleles).

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Description

''DNA from the Beginning'' is organized around key concepts relating to DNA and genetics. The science behind each concept is explained by: animation, image gallery, video interviews, problem, biographies, and links. This site is especially useful as a source of background information for teachers. Many of the digital images can also be easily understood by children in higher elementary through commencement levels. Flash and Real Player are needed to take full advantage of this site's capabilities.

DNA from the Beginning