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Genetics

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Has your class finished its unit on genetics? Use this resource to provide a quick, encompassing review. Mr. Anderson discusses DNA, RNA, nucleotides, mitosis, meiosis, diploids, haploids, gametes, gene expression, etc. Create a note-taking guide for your class to follow along with.

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dna, deoxyribonucleic acid, dna replication, ribonucleic acid, rna, gametes, genetics, meiosis, mitosis, nucleotides

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genetics, dna, rna, nucleotides, dna replication, mitosis, meiosis, diploid, haploid, gamete, gene expression, science
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Resource Details

Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
1 more...
Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
19:41
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Flipped Classroom
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