Curated Video
GCSE Biology - What is DNA? (Structure and Function of DNA) #65
This video covers: - The structure of DNA - What nucleotides are - Complementary base pairing - How genes code for proteins - The functions of proteins Exam board specific info: (probably useful for everyone though) AQA - Separate/triple...
Curated Video
The Main Principles of Heredity: The Chemical Structure of DNA
By the end of this learning object, the learner will be able to: Explain the chemical structure of DNA.88055
msvgo
Structure of DNA
This nugget describes historical aspect of discovery of nucleic acid, basic structure of polynucleotide chain, Watson model of DNA and types of DNA.
Amoeba Sisters
DNA Replication (Updated)
Explore the steps of DNA replication, the enzymes involved, and the difference between the leading and lagging strand! This video is an update from our old DNA replication video with nearly the same script but added detail and improved...
Curated Video
Discovery of DNA
The story of a race between two teams of scientists in the 1950s - Francis Crick and James Watson, Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins - desperate to be the first to unlock the molecular structure of DNA. Biology - Cells And DNA -...
Bozeman Science
DNA and RNA - Part 2
Paul Andersen continues his description of DNA and RNA. He begins with the structure of DNA and RNA and moves into the process of DNA Replication. He also describes the central dogma of biology explaining how DNA is transcribed to mRNA...
Curated Video
Exploring the Impact of DNA: A Photographic Exhibition at the Royal Albert Hall
This photographic exhibition at the Royal Albert Hall in London commemorates the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the structure of DNA. The photographs showcase the impact of this discovery on our lives, particularly in terms of...
Curated Video
Understanding DNA and the Genome: The Building Blocks of Life
This video provides an introduction to DNA and the genome. It explains what DNA is, the structure of DNA, and the different components that make up DNA. The video also describes how DNA is coiled up into structures known as chromosomes...
Curated Video
DNA Structure and Function Explained
The video is about the structure of DNA. It explains that DNA is a polymer made up of repeating nucleotide units consisting of a sugar, phosphate, and base. The video also discusses base pairing, in which complementary strands of DNA...
FuseSchool
DNA Replication
CREDITS Animation & Design: Bing Rijper Narration: Dale Bennett Script: Gemma Young It might be hard to believe, but at the very start of your life you were a single, microscopic cell called a zygote. Your body now contains millions of...
Curated Video
Introduction to Natural Polymers: From Sugars to DNA
The video provides an overview of natural polymers found in all living things. The video explains that sugars are carbohydrates and can be linked together to form polysaccharides in condensation reactions, with examples of starch and...
Curated Video
DNA and the Genome
This video discusses the structure and function of DNA. The video also talks about the sequencing of the human genome and its potential applications, such as linking genes to diseases and tracing migration patterns. It provides a basic...
Curated Video
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...
Bozeman Science
What is DNA?
Paul Andersen describes the molecular structure of DNA. He describes the major parts of a nucleotide and explains how they are assembled into a nucleic acid. The nitrogenous base, deoxyribose sugar and phosphate group make up a single...
Amoeba Sisters
DNA vs RNA (Updated)
Why is RNA just as cool as DNA? Join the Amoeba Sisters as they compare and contrast RNA with DNA and learn why DNA should be sharing the limelight! Table of Contents: 00:00 Intro 0:54 Similarities of DNA and RNA 1:35 Contrasting DNA and...
Bozeman Science
Evidence of Evolution:
Paul Andersen describes pieces of evidence that Charles Darwin used to support the idea of evolution and his process of natural selection. He begins with the following evidence use in the Origin of Species; artificial selection,...
Bozeman Science
DNA and RNA - Part 1
Paul Andersen introduces the nucleic acids of life; RNA and DNA. He details the history of DNA from Griffith, to Avery, to Hershey and finally to Watson and Crick. He also details the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic...
FuseSchool
Structure of Bacteria
At about 3.5 billion years old, bacteria are one of the oldest living organisms on earth. They are responsible for a range of diseases including cholera, tuberculosis and the plague amongst many others. But they aren’t all bad; there are...
Catalyst University
Biotechniques | Principles of Gel Electrophoresis (DNA gels)
As always, the steps of DNA electrophoresis depend on your specific lab and protocol. Here, we look at the general theory of separating DNA on an agarose gel by electrophoresis and what it is used for in the lab. We will also learn about...
Amoeba Sisters
DNA, Chromosomes, Genes, and Traits: An Intro to Heredity
Explore DNA structure/function, chromosomes, genes, and traits and how this relates to heredity! Video can replace old DNA structure & function video and in addition covers foundational concepts of heredity. Table of Contents: Video...
SciShow
Rosalind Franklin: Great Minds
Rosalind Franklin was a British scientist who helped discover the structure of DNA, but you most likely haven't heard of her. Hank will attempt to fix this gap in your knowledge on today's SciShow: Great Minds
Wonderscape
Decoding DNA: The Blueprint of Life
Dive into the fascinating structure of DNA, the molecule that forms the genetic blueprint for all living organisms. Understand how DNA's unique combinations determine traits and its ability to replicate ensures each cell in your body...
Curated Video
Photoreactivation or Light Repair of DNA
Ultraviolet (UV) light acts as a physical mutagen by inducing pyrimidine dimers, especially thymine dimers, which distort DNA structure and hinder transcription and replication. The damage can be repaired by photo reactivation, a process...
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The chemical structure of DNA I - Genes - the units of inheritance (3/10)
Fredrick Mesha's breakthrough in DNA. (Part 3 of 10) Playlist link - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4554CB8DF400E44A Transcript link - Related article - Big data and bioinformatics: Powerful tools for decoding DNA...