Instructional Video8:30
Amoeba Sisters

Punnett Squares and Sex-Linked Traits (UPDATED)

12th - Higher Ed
Explore how to solve Punnett squares that involve sex-linked traits, specifically focusing on X-linked traits. Video has a resource available here https://www.amoebasisters.com/handouts This 2023 UPDATED sex-linked traits Amoeba Sisters...
Instructional Video2:32
SciShow

Is the Y Chromosome Disappearing?

12th - Higher Ed
Scientists know that the Y chromosome has been shrinking in size over millions of years, but recent studies suggest that it has more important genes, besides the ones that cause biological maleness. Hosted by: Michael Aranda
Instructional Video4:00
SciShow

Why Fava Beans Can Kill You

12th - Higher Ed
For some people, fava beans can be deadly. What is it about this little legume that makes it so?
Instructional Video6:22
Bozeman Science

X Inactivation

12th - Higher Ed
Paul Andersen explains how X inactivation works in mammals. This process was first described by Mary Lyon. Each cell in a female will have on activated and one inactivated X chromosome. This explains why almost all calico cats are female.
Instructional Video5:54
Amoeba Sisters

Punnett Squares and Sex-Linked Traits

12th - Higher Ed
Explore inheritance when carried on the X chromosome with the Amoeba Sisters! This video focuses on how to do general Punnett square problems that involve traits on the sex chromosomes (X and Y chromosomes). We do want to point out...
Instructional Video13:27
Catalyst University

Genetics | X-chromosome Inactivation, Barr Bodies, and the Calico Cat

Higher Ed
X-chromosome inactivation in various sex chromosome genotypes (XX, XY, XXY, XXX, XO) and resulting Barr bodies; the Lyon hypothesis; the proposed mechanism of Calico cats
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biology: Sex Linked Traits

9th - 10th
An explanation of gender determination. [14:19]
Instructional Video
University of Utah

University of Utah: Molecular Genealogy: X Chromosome Dna

9th - 10th
X chromosome inheritance is described in this brief animated video. Its' role in determining genealogies is also mentioned.