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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...
Be Smart
Is Inheritance Really All In Our Genes?
Epigenetic inheritance is really weird, but is it real?
Curated Video
Changing Traits for Adaptation
Changing Traits for Adaptation recognizes that inherited traits of animals can change over time to adapt to their environment for survival.
Curated Video
Variations in Plant Traits
The video “Variations in Plant Traits” explains how the natural environment causes variations in plant traits.
Professor Dave Explains
Inheritance of X-Linked Genes
We all know that DNA is the molecule of heredity, but we didn't always know that. It had to be demonstrated empirically. As it happens, some of the first evidence put forth had to do with genes found on the X-chromosome of fruit flies,...
Professor Dave Explains
Gene Linkage and Genetic Maps
We just learned about X-linked genes, but what about gene linkage in general? If two genes are on the same chromosome, we can say that they are linked. Are they always inherited together? Can the alleles rearrange in some way? Well don't...
Curated Video
Understanding Variation and Evolution: Factors and Processes Explained
This video discusses the concept of variation in a population and the factors that cause it, including genetic inheritance, mutations, and environmental factors. The video then goes on to explain the theory of evolution and how natural...
Nature League
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.
Curated OER
Advanced Genetics
Are your biologists ready for advanced genetics? Briefly learn about Gregor Mendel, and dive into the phylogenetic tree, linked genes, multiple genes and nonnuclear inheritance! Mr. Anderson continues his clear instruction and use of...
SciShow
Epigenetics
Epigenetics shows that basically you are what your parents eat. This video explores epigenetics or the factors that determine which genes are expressed in your body. From behavior to environments to dietary choices, some genes change in...
Amoeba Sisters
Genetic Drift
Survival is a game of chance, catch my drift? Examine the factors that influence genetic drift with an entertaining video from a large biology playlist. The resource covers the myriad conditions that come into play when a species...
Crash Course
Natural Selection
The peppered moth is featured in a video about natural selection. The narrator tells the story of Darwin's theory and then moves on to the principles behind natural selection and the different ways it works. Concepts covered include...
Be Smart
Is Height All in Our Genes?
Humans on average are shorter than they were centuries ago. Young scholars analyze the factors that affect the height of individuals including historical trends in a video lesson. The presentation analyzes both genetic and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Twin Studies and Adoption Studies
Nature versus nurture is explored in this video. Learn how researchers are looking at what traits or behaviors may be inherited from the environment vs. genetics. [9:52]