Genomics on the Web:
Interactive Approach to Learn About Genetics
By April Cleveland and Joyce Hoyt

This exercise uses content on the web as the source for genomics learning. You will learn about the pioneers of genetics in the turn of the century and how their accomplishments provided the seeds of discovery for further works in genetic science. In the span of approximately 100 years the scientific community has gone from a near lack of any genetic knowledge to sequencing the entire human genome.

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AInstructions

Using the DNA From the Beginning web site, investigate the following chapters by first selecting the chapter name, and then selecting the “Animation” tab at the bottom of the page.

Once you have completed the chapter’s animated tour describing people, discoveries, and concepts, complete the quiz by selecting the “problem” tab at the bottom of the page. Expect to spend approximately 30 minutes to complete each chapter.

Chapters:
10 - Chromosomes Carry Genes

11 - Genes get shuffled when chromosomes exchange pieces

15 - DNA and proteins are key molecules of the cell nucleus

19 - The DNA molecule is shaped like a twisted ladder

21 - RNA is an intermediary between DNA and protein

22 - DNA words are three letters long

23 - A gene is a discrete sequence of DNA nucleotides

34 - Genes can be moved between species

39 - A genome is an entire set of genes