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The EPA’s Indoor Air Quality Home Page
Many
people know that outdoor air pollution can cause health problems,
but fewer are aware that indoor air pollution can be harmful,
too. Visit this EPA site to learn more about indoor air quality
and why this is of particular concern to schools.
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Membrane
Transport Mechanisms
Learn
more about cellular transport at this site. Name two small
molecules that can pass through the plasma membrane by passive
diffusion.
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Microbial
Physiology
Learn
of at least one useful product obtained from a microorganism
at this site of the Heriot-Watt University of Edinburgh.
Fermentation
– Science & Technology
This
site describes some of the useful products of microbial fermentation.
Fruits
of R&D – Waste Treatment [Updated link coming soon.]
In
this article, find the name of an organism that is being used
in the treatment of waste water.
Novo
Nordisk [Updated link coming soon.]
This
site describes how microorganisms are utilized to obtain important
products in the food industry.
Biotechnology
Learn
about the development of one technique for using microorganisms
in the production of a drug.
About Biotechnology
Visit
this site to find out more about useful products made using
microorganisms.
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The
Particle Adventure
Visit
this site for an interactive tour of the atom. View the movie
and click on the link for an introduction to the fundamental
particles and forces. How have scientists’ views of the fundamentals
changed over time?
Virtual
Chloroplast
Click
on the links and follow the instructions to explore the organization
of the plant chloroplast. View the movie that shows light
absorption.
DNA
Structure Movie [Updated link coming soon.]
At
this site you’ll find a movie about the structure of DNA.
View the movie, then sketch a diagram of a DNA molecule in
your Science Journal.
The
Gene Letter
[Updated link coming soon.]
Find
out more about how genetic disorders occur by accessing this
article. In the case of X-linked recessive disorders, why
don’t the sons of affected fathers also have the disorders?
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