The Human Biology class at Francis Howell North High School is
usually divided into two semester classes. Ms. Montgomery
teaches the
Genetics section and another teacher teaches the Anatomy and Physiology
section. For this school year, 2001-2002, Ms. Montgomery
will teach
Genetics second semester and Mrs. Braile will teach Anatomy &
Physiology first semester.
Unit 1: Introduction to Genetics :
Unit One Study Guide (the same one you may have lost or misplaced)
Cell Biology
studying cells, mitosis, meiosis, the cell cycle, prokaryotes, eukaryotes,
&
viruses at The
Biology Project
Meiosis a lecture note guide from a botany class at CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Web
Karyotyping Play the role of a cytogenetic technician andcomplete
three
patient karyotypes, then evaluate and
diagnose each patient at The
Biology Project
New
Methods in Karyotyping Learn about this exciting new technique for diagnosing
chromosomal abnormalities at The
Biology Project
The Primate Cytogenics Network
is a rich resource for cytogenics information,
including digital karyotypes, ideograms,
banding techniques, and primate karyotypes
(including humans).
A Gene Map of the Human Genome
Walk from chromosome to chromosome to
learn what genes have been identified
by researchers worldwide. At each step you can learn
more about the disease
associated with each gene. Sponsored by
Science Magazine and the National Center
for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
Crossing-over: Genetic Recombination An explanation of Crossing over
6000 BC - 1700 AD: Early Applications and Speculation A timeline of Early History
1750 - 1900: The Miracle
of Life and Death Apppears Smaller . . . and Smaller
A timeline of a little later Early History
Unit 1 Review Questions
This is not an assignment. This is just a series of
questions you should know before the TEST.
Unit 2: The History and
Structure of DNA
Unit 2 Study Guide: The one given to you the first day of this unit.
Nucleic
Acids Learn the basics about nucleic acid, how
they form base pairs, and undergo replication and translation
Structure of
DNA Graphic illustration of DNA
The Structure
of the DNA Molecule Written history of the structure of DNA
The Search
for DNA - The Birth of Molecular Biology History of the beginnings
of DNA research
Dogma,
DNA, and Enzymes Central Dogma of DNA
1900 - 1953:
Converging on DNA A timeline of DNA
Rosalind
Elsie Franklin: Pioneer Molecular Biologist
Biographies
Francis Crick Biography
A Visit With
Dr. Francis Crick
Possible Models
for DNA Replication
Maurice
Hugh Frederick Wilkins - Biography
Rosalind
Franklin (1920 - 1958)
DNA Replication Animated GIF Shows leading and lagging strands
January
13: Genome Structure and DNA replication Also shows leading and
lagging strands
The
Hershey-Chase Blender Experiment
Proof
that DNA is Genetic Material
Nucleotide
- A More Detailed View
Hershey-Chase
Blender Experiment
Unit 3 Study Guide: Yes, this is the one given to you in class
Protein Synthesis Review Questions
Protein Synthesis - why you have DNA in the first place This is an animated cartoon explanation
Graphics are frequently used
to explain Protein Synthesis, here are a few:
RNA and DNA
Protein
Synthesis
The Genetic Code
RNA - A More Detailed
View
mRNA (Messenger RNA)
Steps Leading
from Gene to Protein
Protein synthesis lecture notes from a botany class at CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
The
Structures and Functions of Proteins in Biological Systems
A Novel Educational Tool Developed by
the Experimental Study Group;
Copyright 1996, 1997, 1998, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology.
A hyper-text book from MIT.
Unit 4 Study Guide: This should look familiar!
Mendel, Gregor. 1865. Experiments in plant hybridization. Verhandlungen
des naturforschenden Vereines
in Brünn, Bd. IV für das Jahr 1865, Abhandlungen, 3-47.
In this remarkable paper, Mendel laid
the groundwork for later became the science of genetics.
Gregor Mendel (1823-1884) A biography
The March of Heredity Background on Mendelian Genetics
Mendel: Experiment 1
This drawing illustrates Mendel's "Experiment 1", in which he
demonstrated his concept of heredity in
the mating of pea plants.
Mendel Smiles
ITHACA, N.Y. (9/4/97)- One of the genes first studied by Gregor Mendel
in his famous experiments with pea plants
has now been cloned by plant biologists.
Human
Genetics Apply your knowledge of Mendelian Genetics to humans, and
learn
about constructing pedigrees, mapping
chromosomes, and genetic disorders
and much more at The
Biology Project
Blood
Types Learn about the inheritance of blood types and Rh factors while
attempting to answer real questions received
from people who had concerns about
the blood types of their parents or about
the father of their child or grandchild at
The
Biology Project
Mendelian
Genetics monohybrid cross, dihybrid cross, sex-linked inheritance at
The
Biology Project
Geneticslecture notes from a botany class at CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Mendelian Genetics
A Novel Educational Tool Developed by the Experimental Study Group; Copyright
1996, 1997, 1998,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
A hyper-text book from MIT.
Mendelian Genetics Practice Problems Problems with solutions from the MIT hypertext.
MendelWeb Homework Sets
(homework sets for each section of Mendel's paper) from
The MendelWeb Homepage
Virtual
FlyLab Virtual FlyLab puts you in the position of the research geneticist.
With the
aid of the FlyLab application, you mate
fruit flies, analyze the resulting offspring, and
determine the laws of genetic inheritance...all
without getting your hands dirty!
Key Words and
Phrases in Genetics Problems These are some comonly used words found
in
genetics word problems. If you are having trouble figuring out what
the question says, look here.
Answers to Genetics Problems
Assignment
Ok, guys, here you go......... except
I forgot to take home the questions and therefore
could not finish the last three.
Deal with it!
Review Questions
for Mendelian Genetics TEST
Unit 5 Study Guide: If you lost your copy, here it is!
Introduction - The Human Genome Project
What Can We Expect from the Human Genome Project?
Ethical Issues of the Human Genome Project
Research Update - Animals and Animal Health
Silver Splicers, 1973-1998: A Generation of Genetic Engineering
Polymerase Chain Reaction - From Simple Ideas
Polymerase Chain Reaction - Xeroxing DNA
Speaking the Language of Recombinant DNA
How RFLPs Can Help Find a Faulty Gene
Mutant Gene Predicts Heart Disease
Edgey about BioTecknowledgey: A Case Study of Cloning
BioBlox Biotechnology Resource
Center This site, designed to promote interaction
with scientists, and toincrease awareness
of biotechnology, contains an online biotech
newsletter, a primer of biotech, and links
to other sites.
Biotechnology
Industry Organization The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
is
the largest trade organization to serve and represent the emerging
biotechnology
industry in the United States and around
the globe. The organization's leadership
and service-oriented guidance have helped
advance the industry and bring the benefits
of biotechnology to the people of the
world.
Biotechnology Information Center at the
National Agricultural LibraryThe Biotechnology
Information Center is one of eleveninformation
centers at the National Agricultural
Library located in Beltsville, Maryland. The Biotechnology Information
Center provides
access to a variety of information services
and publications covering many aspects
of agricultural biotechnology.
Cloning:
A Special Report Wondering about the science behind the "Dolly" cloning?
New Scientist Magazine's New Planet cyberzine has produced
a number of articles
that provide clear and concise explanations
of this landmark experiment
Howard Hughes Medical
Institute Virtual Lab Learn the techniques of molecular
biology while analyzing bloodsamples--online.
National Agricultural
Biotechnology Council The National Agricultural Biotechnology
Council provides people with differing viewpoints a neutral forum where
they can come
together and freely exchange ideas on
the critical issues facing agricultural
biotechnology.
Project BIO A site for biology
students and educators developed as part ofProject BIO,
a partnership for biology education involving
Iowa State University, Iowa community
colleges, and selected Iowahigh schools
and life science corporations.
Real Live Killers - Biological Weapons - The Why Files
Taking the Lead From Plants - The Why Files
Broadcast (RealAudio)
HOUR TWO: BIOTECHNOLOGY NEWS A coffee plant that
doesn't have caffeine, trees that reach
maturity faster, custom-tailored medicines,
and
vaccines without needles--sound like the
world of the future? Think again--biotechnology
companies are currently working onprojects
like these. This hour, we'll be talking about
the latest biotechnologynews, and how
biotech could change agriculture and medicine.
Broadcast (RealAudio)
Hour One: Genetics Research Large
Utah families who keep
detailed genealogical records and donated
blood samples have helped scientists
around
the world in their quest to map all the genes in the human body. In this hour, we'll talk
with
genetics researchers at theUniversity
of Utah about mapping and sequencing the human
genome, searching for disease genes, and other genome science.
Restriction Enzymes - Glossary
Unit 6: Ethics in Biotechnology
and Genetics
Unit 6 Study Guide: Here it is!
The Future Of Genetic Research
Edgey about BioTecknowledgey: A Case Study of Cloning
Genetics and Public Issues
This site provides access to readable, current, and
useful information about the ethical and social effects that
the emerging genetic
technologies will have on society. A comprehensive
list of resources on the Internet
has been compiled by the site'ssponsor,
the National Center for Genome Resources.
Ethical, Legal and Social
Issues in Science This site, developed by Lawrence Berkeley
National Laboratory, provides several scenarios that can be
used to stimulate classroom
discussion and debates on topics such
as breast screening and indoor and outdoor
pollution. Many relevant links to web resources are provided to assist
teachers and students.
Ethics and Genetics:
A Global Conversation Here's an opportunity to get involved
with ethical debatessurrounding genetic engineering. A great place
for students and
others to voice their opinions and comments.
Genetics & Ethics Homepage
A comprehensive list of resources on many aspects of
genetics and ethics. Includes sections on Genetics & the
Law, News and Bulletins,
Discussion groups and more.
Genetically Engineered Food Is Ripe--But Are We Ready?, by Steven Taormina.
Genetically Engineered Foods: Who's Minding the Store?
Use Common Sense in Licensing Genetically Engineered Crops
The Number of Genetically Engineered Plants Approved for Sale in Minnesota Continues to Climb
Natural Gene Transfers: How Nature Engineers Plants
Broadcast (RealAudio)
Hour One: Human Cloning An American scientist said this week
that he plans to clone humans to help
infertile couples, even though the government
and the scientific establishment are against human cloning. We'll look
at the scientific, legal
and moral sides of human cloning in this
hour of Science Friday.
Broadcast (RealAudio)
HOUR ONE: BIOETHICS The U.S. has funded research on
HIV-infected, pregnant women in Africa,
Thailand and the Dominican Republic for the
past two years. Some of the women get AZT, while some get placebos.
Last week, a
New England Journal of Medicine editorial
compared the experiments to the Tuskeegee
Syphillis study. Join Ira Flatow in this
hour of Science Friday for a debate on the ethics of
research in developingcountries.
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Web Page is maintained by: Ms. L. Montgomery
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Last
Update: January 30, 2002