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Biology

Cells, genetics, ecosystem, our body. Observe invisible life phenomena.

20 experiments

Times include reading the explanation and completing all six steps. Your pace may vary.

Cell/material movement

Diffusion and concentration gradients

Observe the process of reducing the concentration difference due to the random movement of particles.

IntroductoryAbout 10 min
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Cell/material movement

Osmosis and cell volume

Connects the difference in concentration of solutes that cannot pass through the membrane with the movement of water.

IntermediateAbout 15 min
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Cell/material movement

Cell size and material exchange

Compare surface area/volume ratio and diffusion time when cells grow.

IntermediateAbout 15 min
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Cell/material movement

Mitosis and chromosome number

Track chromosomes and DNA amount according to division stage

IntroductoryAbout 10 min
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Metabolism/Plant Physiology

Enzymes and substrate concentration

Explore why the reaction rate saturates when the substrate increases.

IntermediateAbout 15 min
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Metabolism/Plant Physiology

Limiting factors in photosynthesis

Change light and carbon dioxide to find out which conditions limit photosynthesis

IntermediateAbout 15 min
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Metabolism/Plant Physiology

Cellular respiration and oxygen use

Measure oxygen changes in a virtual respiratory system by changing biomass and temperature

IntermediateAbout 15 min
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Metabolism/Plant Physiology

Transpiration and the environment

Compare moisture loss according to humidity, wind, and pore conditions

IntroductoryAbout 10 min
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Heredity/gene expression

Mendelian monohybrid crosses

Change the parent genotype and compare the theoretical ratio with the actual sample ratio.

IntermediateAbout 15 min
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Heredity/gene expression

Independent assortment of two traits

Compare the combinations made by two genes on different chromosomes

AdvancedAbout 20 min
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Heredity/gene expression

Meiosis and genetic diversity

Examines the impact of placement and crossover of homologous chromosomes on gamete combination

IntermediateAbout 15 min
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Heredity/gene expression

Transcription, translation, and mutations

Compare amino acid sequences created by changing short DNA sequences.

AdvancedAbout 20 min
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Human body/homeostasis

Lung model and breathing

Identify the principle that changes in the position of the diaphragm change the volume of the thoracic cavity and air movement

IntroductoryAbout 10 min
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Human body/homeostasis

Blood circulation

Tracks blood movement along heart valves and both circulations

IntroductoryAbout 10 min
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Human body/homeostasis

Blood glucose and negative feedback

Observe the process of hormonal feedback reducing changes caused by diet.

AdvancedAbout 20 min
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Human body/homeostasis

Nerve signals and response pathways

Compare the pathways and transmission delays of reflex and conscious responses.

IntermediateAbout 15 min
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Ecology, Evolution, Research

Population growth and carrying capacity

Compare unlimited growth and resource-limited growth under the same conditions.

IntermediateAbout 15 min
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Ecology, Evolution, Research

Predator–prey dynamics

Observe the increase/decrease and time difference between the two populations.

AdvancedAbout 20 min
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Ecology, Evolution, Research

Natural selection and genetic drift

Compare differences in survival depending on environment and chance sampling effects

AdvancedAbout 20 min
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Ecology, Evolution, Research

Quadrat sampling

Survey part of the virtual grassland to estimate the total population.

IntermediateAbout 15 min
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