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Genotype
The genetic make-up of an individual. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and key...
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Recessive allele
A recessive allele is the version of a gene that will only be expressed if two copies are present, one from each set of chromosomes. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Mendel and Inheritance
How a 19th century Austrian monk explained the rules of genetic inheritance before anyone even knew genes existed. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Before the discovery of genes, Austrian monk Gregor Mendel described three laws...
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Cystic Fibrosis
What is cystic fibrosis? Find out what the symptoms are and how it is caused. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Cystic fibrosis is a serious progressive, genetic disease that affects the whole body. Cystic fibrosis is caused by...
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Inheritance: Part 2
If you inherit two copies of every gene, one from each parent, how do your cells know which version to use? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Alleles, alternative forms of genes, can be dominant or recessive. Dominant alleles...
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Genetic Inheritance: Why We Are Unique
Dive into the intricate world of genetic inheritance to understand how dominant and recessive alleles shape our traits, from tongue rolling abilities to eye color. Learn why siblings can inherit different traits from the same parents and...
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GCSE Biology - Why We Inherit Diseases From Our Family - Polydactyly & Cystic Fibrosis #75
In this video we take a look at the conditions polydactyly and cystic fibrosis, and use genetic diagrams to see how they can be inherited.
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GCSE Biology - Family Trees / Family Pedigrees #74
This video covers: - What family trees are and how they work - How to use keys - The example of cystic fibrosis - How to use family trees to predict the chance of a disease being inherited Exam board specific info: AQA - Everything is...
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GCSE Biology - Gregor Mendel and the History of Genetics #76
This video covers: - The experiment that Mendel did with pea plants, looking at pea colour, flower colour, and height. - How Mendel discovered hereditary units, which could be recessive or dominant - An overview of when chromosomes, and...
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GCSE Biology - DNA Part 2 - Alleles / Dominant / Heterozygous / Phenotypes and more! #64
There are load of terms to know about DNA, and in this video we explain all the main ones - genes, alleles, homozygous and heterozygous, dominant and recessive, genotype and phenotype. Along the way we'll see how genes and inheritance...
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GCSE Biology - Genetic Diagrams #73
To show how inheritance works we can use genetic diagrams and punnet squares. This video explores two examples to demonstrate everything you need know about them!
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Punnett Squares
Dr. Forrester focuses on explaining Punnett squares, dominant and recessive genes, and simple traits.
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Surveying Traits
Dr. Forrester discusses that we are all unique due to the traits that we inherit. She describes the two different types of genes, which are dominant and recessive, and how these genes are responsible for our unique looks.
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Master Dihybrid Crosses: The Step-by-Step Guide to Punnett Squares & Genetic Ratios
In this detailed video, we'll walk you through dihybrid crosses, Punnett squares, and the often-discussed 9:3:3:1 ratio. Get ready to dive deep into the world of genetics! This step-by-step guide to dihybrid crosses using Punnett squares...
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What Are Genes?
A video entitled “What Are Genes?” which introduces the concept of heredity, or the combination of genetic traits.
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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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Gregor Mendel: The Father of Modern Genetics
This week on Nature League, Brit Garner explores the life and times of Gregor Mendel, the monk who became the father of modern genetics, with some re-enactment help from her friend Adrian.
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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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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...
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The Human Body Major Systems & Organs - Genetics And The Digestive System
The human body is a wondrously complex machine made of flesh, bone, muscles, organs, blood vessels and highly specialized systems that function together to sustain life. This fascinating third part of The Human Body series examines the...
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Understanding ABO Blood Groups and Alleles
This video explains the ABO blood group system which is important for blood transfusion compatibility. The video describes the four blood types and how they are determined by the presence or absence of specific markers on red blood...
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Heredity: Traits in People
This program introduces the idea of the inheritance of traits. Attention is given to some of the fascinating features which are heredity-based not only in humans, but also in other plants and animals. The work of the father of modern...
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Fundamentals of Genetics: Probability
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...
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Inherited Disorders and Embryo Screening: Understanding Cystic Fibrosis and Polydactyly
In this video, the speaker discusses two inherited disorders: cystic fibrosis and polydactyly. They explain how each disorder is inherited and the possible outcomes when couples who are carriers have children. The speaker also introduces...