http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:44:47 PDT Thu, 23 May 2013 13:44:47 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=91398 This site provides information about cell components (such as cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, cytoskeleton, cytosol, mitochondrion, chloroplast, peroxisome, lysosome, vacuole, etc.) and cell division (meiosis, and mitosis), as well as beautiful images in cell biology. Video and still pictures of various types of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells are included. A great animation on how bacteria grow and divide is an added plus for this site. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90964 A virtual lab where you carry out the sequential steps to isolate bacterai, purify DNA, PCR amplify the DNA, sequence the 16S ribosomal region and then use the sequence for a blast search of Genbank to finally identify the unknown bacterium. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90917 This site provides basic facts about foodborne diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, or toxins. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=89915 A collection of visual and curriculum resources that are submitted by professors/scientists from around the world. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80030 The Virtual Microscope is a full-fledged simulation that allows users to select and position slides, adjust lighting, magnification and focus, and measure specimens. A narrated demonstration is available to guide students through the steps required to bring a specimen into focus. There is also a checklist that indicates which steps have been completed successfully. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90955 Eight tutorials or problem-based assignments covering the topics of polio, BSE (mad cow disease), antibiotics, the eradication of smallpox, yellow fever, complement, virus replication, and a history of viruses. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=75865 Tutorials on energy conversions, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, proteins, DNA, RNA, DNA replication, protein synthesis, and mutation. Complete with illustrations and animations. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90922 An on-line version of an introductory virology textbook. This site includes lots of color illustrations and links to a search engine for each topic. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=85275 This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." This learning object shows animations of bacteria and viruses to introduce concepts such as conjugation, transduction, and transformation. The Supersite contains many other animated tutorials on DNA, genes and heredity. The science behind each concept is explained using animations, an image gallery, video interviews, problems, biographies, and links. There are three sections for the Supersite including Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics, and Organization of Genetic Material. Key features are the clear explanations of classical experiments and excellent photographs of researchers and their labs. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=91406 A beautiful interactive animation of the infection cycle of Herpesvirus.