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General Biology Sites

The Biology Project
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/

This terrific site is an interactive online resource for learning biology. From the University of Arizona.

High School Biology
http://highschoolhub.org/hub/biology.cfm
Links to sites on general biology, cell biology and microbiology, molecular biology, human biology, and immunology.


Biology in Motion
http://www.biologyinmotion.com/index.html
"Original, entertaining, interactive biology learning activities."



Animals

EBSCO Animals
http://search.epnet.com
Search for information on the nature and habitat of animals in this database from EBSCO. Click on MasterFile Select, then select EBSCO Animals to access.

Animal Diversity Web

http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/index.html
Use this site to answer many of your questions about animals.




AP Biology

AP Biology
http://www.collegeboard.com/ap/students/biology/index.html
Learn about this year's exam at the College Board, the test maker.

AP Biology Links
http://www.users.nac.net/challoran/aplinks.htm
Links to online practice questions, teachers' AP bio web pages, and tutorials and complete online courses.

AP Biology OnLine Syllabus
http://www.users.nac.net/challoran/apbio.htm
Dozens of links to outline activities for each topic of study in the AP Bio syllabus.

 



Ask an Expert

Ask A Scientist
http://www.askascientist.org/
Ask a biology question, or explore the question archive to learn more about biological clocks, developmental and molecular biology, genetics, infectious diseases and neuroscience.

For more "Ask an Expert" sites, click here.



Biomes

Biomes

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/
General introduction to the major biomes of the world



Cells

The Biology Project : Cell Biology

http://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/cell_bio.html
Online tutorial on cells.

Cells Alive!
http://www.cellsalive.com/toc.htm
Cells of all types come to life through film and computer-enhanced images.



DNA & Genetics

Biotechnology : Tools for Genetic Ingenuity

http://www.biotech.wisc.edu/Education/Poster/backmaster.html
Short introduction to biotechnology and its uses, including genetic engineering and gene therapy.

DNA From the Beginning
http://www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/
An "animated primer on the basics of dna, genes and heredity." From the DNA Learning Center at Cold Springs Harbor Lab.

Genetic Science Learning Center
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/
Basics and beyond of DNA. A great site!

Understanding Genetics : Human Health and the Genome
http://www.thetech.org/genetics/index.php
Genetics and health, genetics in the news, interviews with scientists and more.

Your Genes, Your Health: A Multimedia Guide to Genetic Disorders
http://yourgenesyourhealth.org/
Detailed info on such genetic disorders as hemophilia, muscular dystrophy, marfan syndrome and sickle cell anemia. From the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.



Plants

Plants-in-Motion
http://sunflower.bio.indiana.edu/~rhangart/plantmotion/
Circadian movements, germination and other plant growth and change seen through time-lapse photography in this site created by a professor at Indiana University.



Regents Prep

Regents Prep Living Environment
http://regentsprep.org/Regents/biology/biology.cfm
Excellent site from the Oswego City School District.


Virtual Labs

BioInteractive
http://www.biointeractive.org/
Virtual labs allow you to examine heart patients, use DNA sequencing to identify pathogens, and perform other labs.

 



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