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AP Biology
Class Information
S1 Agenda
Experimental Design
Unit 1: Chemistry of Life
Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function
Unit 3: Cellular Energetics
Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle
Unit 5: Heredity
Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation
Unit 7: Natural Selection
Unit 8: Ecology
Honors Biology
S1 Agenda
Unit 1: Biochemistry
Unit 2: Cells/Transport
Unit 3: Metabolism/Energy
Unit 4: DNA
Unit 5: Protein Synthesis
Unit 6: Mitosis/Meiosis
Unit 7: Genetics/Inheritance
Unit 8: Evolution
Unit 9: Ecology
Unit 10: Biotechnology
Neuroscience Club
Brain Bee Team
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Mrs. Miller
Home
.
AP Biology
Class Information
S1 Agenda
Experimental Design
Unit 1: Chemistry of Life
Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function
Unit 3: Cellular Energetics
Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle
Unit 5: Heredity
Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation
Unit 7: Natural Selection
Unit 8: Ecology
Honors Biology
S1 Agenda
Unit 1: Biochemistry
Unit 2: Cells/Transport
Unit 3: Metabolism/Energy
Unit 4: DNA
Unit 5: Protein Synthesis
Unit 6: Mitosis/Meiosis
Unit 7: Genetics/Inheritance
Unit 8: Evolution
Unit 9: Ecology
Unit 10: Biotechnology
Neuroscience Club
Brain Bee Team
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
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Home
.
AP Biology
Class Information
S1 Agenda
Experimental Design
Unit 1: Chemistry of Life
Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function
Unit 3: Cellular Energetics
Unit 4: Cell Communication and Cell Cycle
Unit 5: Heredity
Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation
Unit 7: Natural Selection
Unit 8: Ecology
Honors Biology
S1 Agenda
Unit 1: Biochemistry
Unit 2: Cells/Transport
Unit 3: Metabolism/Energy
Unit 4: DNA
Unit 5: Protein Synthesis
Unit 6: Mitosis/Meiosis
Unit 7: Genetics/Inheritance
Unit 8: Evolution
Unit 9: Ecology
Unit 10: Biotechnology
Neuroscience Club
Brain Bee Team
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 11
Autism — what we know (and what we don't know yet)
In this factual talk, geneticist Wendy Chung shares what we know about autism spectrum disorder — for example, that autism has multiple, perhaps interlocking, causes. Looking beyond the worry and concern that can surround a diagnosis, Chung and her team look at what we've learned through studies, treatments and careful listening.
Down Syndrome
The human body is made of millions of cells. Inside the nucleus of each cell is genetic information, found in chromosomes, that determines all of a person's inherited features. Normally, each cell contains 23 chromosomes inherited from each parent, totaling 46 chromosomes per cell. The cell then divides so that all cells contain identical genetic information. A person with Down syndrome has an additional chromosome 21, so that there are 3 chromosomes instead of 2 on chromosome 21. In addition to altered physical features, Down syndrome is often associated with cardiovascular problems and mental retardation. There is no known cause for Down syndrome, but research shows that women who give birth over the age of 40 are at an increased risk for having a baby with this genetic disorder.
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