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Punnett Square Example - Dihybrid Cross
A video explaining and illustrating how to determine the gametes from a two trait cross and how to find the genotype and phenotype ratio from a two trait cross.
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Alternate Genetic Crosses
“Alternate Genetic Crosses” models incomplete, codominance, and multiple allele genetic crosses in order to determine the genotype and phenotype of the possible offspring.
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Selecting a Change
The video “Selecting a Change” introduces the concepts of natural and artificial selection and discusses examples of each.
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Decoding DNA
A video entitled “Decoding DNA” which introduces DNA and explains the role it plays in reproduction and biotechnology.
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Transferring Traits
“Transferring Traits” introduces the concepts of heredity and genetic traits, with a focus on Gregor Mendel’s pioneering work in the field of genetics.
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Genotype, Phenotype and Punnett Squares Made EASY!
Ever wondered how traits are inherited? How can we predict the height of a pea plant or the color of a flower? Dive into the exciting world of genetics with me, Leslie Samuel, as we simplify complex concepts of genotype, phenotype, and...
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Mendelian Genetics and the Laws of Heredity
Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of genetics, guided by the Father of Genetics himself, Gregor Mendel. We'll explore the laws of heredity Mendel formulated from his groundbreaking experiments with pea plants and learn how...
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An Introduction to Genetics and Heredity - Gregor Mendel and DNA
In this video, we'll explore what DNA is, its role in life as we know it, and how it shapes every organism on our planet. From the eye color you inherited to the stripes on a tiger, learn how the 'blueprint of life' guides the...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding the Scientific Naming System
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of scientific names in the classification system of living things. They also discuss the concept of species and how organisms within the same species can produce similar offspring. This...
Visual Learning Systems
Components of the Theory of Natural Selection
In this video, we learn about Charles Darwin's journey on the HMS Beagle and how it led him to develop the theory of natural selection. Through examples of overproduction, competition, and variations within species, we understand how...
Visual Learning Systems
Traits and Heredity: What Is Heredity?
Upon viewing the Traits and Heredity video series, students will be able to do the following: Define traits as the distinguishing characteristics of an organism. Describe heredity as the process of passing on traits from parents to...
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Introduction to Genetics: Mono Hybrid Cross and Inheritance Patterns
The video explains how different types of diagrams can be used to represent the possible outcomes of a mono hybrid cross, which refers to the inheritance of a characteristic controlled by one gene only. The video includes three examples...
Mazz Media
Exploring Reproductive Strategies in the Animal Kingdom
The video explores the fascinating world of reproductive strategies in the animal kingdom, highlighting how different species adapt to ensure the survival of their offspring. From the unusual practices of the female praying mantis to the...
Visual Learning Systems
The Evolution of Scientific Understanding
This video provides a brief overview of the historical understanding of evolution in the 17th and 18th centuries. It discusses the belief that traits acquired during an organism's lifetime can be passed on to its offspring, using the...
Next Animation Studio
Zika virus: How self-destructing genetically modified mosquitoes may be the answer
A British company Oxitec may have a way to fight Zika virus. They create genetically modified mosquitoes that produce offspring that will not survive into adulthood. The company uses a tetracycline repressible activator variant or tTAV...
Professor Dave Explains
Mechanisms of Natural Selection Conflict, Spite, and Reciprocity
We learned about how altruism can evolve in certain species, which involves cooperative behavior among closely-related organisms to enhance the inclusive fitness of the group. But this is also achieved through spiteful behavior towards...
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Understanding Antibiotic Resistance: The Evolution of Bacteria and the Emergence of Superbugs
This video discusses the issue of antibiotic resistance in bacteria and its evolution through natural selection. It explains genetic variation and the development of resistance in bacteria, leading to the spread of superbugs like MRSA....
Visual Learning Systems
Traits and Heredity: Introduction
Upon viewing the Traits and Heredity video series, students will be able to do the following: Define traits as the distinguishing characteristics of an organism. Describe heredity as the process of passing on traits from parents to...
FuseSchool
Animal Parental Care
Learn how parental care is displayed by animals in their environment and how different species show parental care in different ways. As part of the GCSE / K12 Ecology topic from The Fuse School.
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Vying for the Termite Throne
Battles between colonies are a clue to an evolutionary puzzle: Why are whole classes of termites sterile? Social insects--ants, bees, wasps and termites in particular--can have over a million sterile and/or non-reproductive workers and...
Professor Dave Explains
Mechanisms of Natural Selection Altruism and Kin Selection
We have learned all about so-called "survival of the fittest" which is a phrase we associate with natural selection. We typically associate this concept with competition for resources, but there are situations in which this involves the...
Visual Learning Systems
Investigating Heredity: Heredity and Traits
This fascinating program helps students understand the basics of heredity. Acquired traits and inherited traits are defined and contrasted. Special emphasis is placed on some easy to understand human traits that are inherited. Concepts...
Visual Learning Systems
Fundamentals of Genetics: Gregor Mendel's Discoveries
In this program Mendel's work is explored in greater detail by using probability to make predictions of the inheritance of specific traits. The use of the Punnett Square is illustrated through easy-to-understand animations. Other...
Mazz Media
Introduction to Reproductive Strategies
This video explores the fascinating world of reproductive strategies in the animal kingdom, from the female praying mantis eating her mate to the diverse approaches of species like zebras and sea turtles. By delving into the concepts of...