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Norma Dominguez Page 10

With a master’s degree in secondary science education, Norma Dominguez teaches advanced high school biology at a public magnet school in Olympia, Washington. She leads introductory DNA extraction laboratory sessions each fall, and lives in town with her twin daughters.

What Is Base Pairing and How Does It Work?
Watson-Crick Base Pairing: The Key to DNA’s Structure
Nucleic Acid: The Difference Between DNA and RNA
Do Mushrooms Have DNA? A Look at Fungal Genetics
The Parts of a Chromosome and Their Functions
What Is a Metacentric Chromosome and What Is Its Purpose?
What Is Male DNA and What Makes It Unique?
How Does DNA’s Double Helix Structure Encode the Genome?
5 Common Genetic Disorders and Their Causes
What Is Chromosome Replication? The Process Explained
Haploid Examples in Humans, Plants, and Fungi
What Is the Conservative Model of DNA Replication?
Where Are DNA and the Insulin Gene Found?
What Are Maternal and Paternal Chromosomes?
Non-Homologous Chromosomes: Definition and Importance
What Is a Chromosomal Aberration and What Causes It?
What Are the Key Properties of DNA?
What Is a Sex Chromosome and How Does It Work?
What Are DNA Strands and How Do They Work?
What Is Chromosome 13 Responsible For?
Where Does DNA Unwinding Begin on the Double Helix?
What Is Crossing Over and Why Is It Important for Genetics?
Centromere: Definition, Function, and Structure
What Is Mitochondrial DNA and Why Is It Important?
Chromosome Model: How DNA Is Organized
What Are the Components of a Chromosome?
What Is the W Chromosome? Sex Determination Explained
DNA: Structure, Function, and the Replication Process
Crossing Over: Mechanism and Its Role in Genetic Diversity
Understanding DNA: The Watson-Crick Model Explained