This module provides a "skill check" with questions for students to gauge their general understanding of the major classes of biological macromolecules. Also contained are five content modules on the following: Macromolecules (introduction) Carbohydrates Lipids Nucleic Acids Proteins Content modules include videos, articles, figures, and illustrations, though the majority are...

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This resource includes two modules on the topic of DNA as the genetic material. These include the following: DNA Discovery and Structure DNA Replication Content modules include videos, articles, figures, and illustrations, though the majority are videos. Users/students can also ask questions at the end of each module, and a the community of users have the option to volunteer answers to...

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In this activity (app. 25 min), a case-study style problem is presented to students (?The Roundup Story") that describes the use of roundup (herbicide) in agriculture, and the development of ?roundup ready? crop strains. The case study approach incorporates a great number of questions, which are designed to guide the students to a clear understanding of how genetically modified organisms (GMOs...

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Macromolecules are the biological name for nutrients that are in our food. These nutrients are critical for basic cell functions. We know that we must eat to maintain a healthy body. In BIO 1113, we learn the roles of the macromolecules in cell function. Tying together the macromolecules to something as simple as a Snickers Bar may help to make connections to the importance of the...

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Modified from a worksheet originally created by Dr. Biao Ding, this worksheet can be passed out to students to use as a review of chemistry, macromolecules, and components of the cell. The key to the worksheet and all references for the figures are included in the file.

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