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Bye bye, Y! Is the most fundamental difference between men and women slowly going away? Science scholars discover the story behind the ever-shrinking Y chromosome in an interesting human biology video. Topics covered include the function of the Y chromosome and its changes over the course of history.
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Instructional Ideas
- Pair pupils to research current studies researchers are conducting on the Y chromosome
- Have a class discussion about the possible traits regulated by the genes present on the Y chromosome
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should have prior knowledge of human DNA and sexual reproduction
- Video is part of a large playlist that covers a range of topics in the field of biology
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Resource includes images of male human chromosome pairs to give viewers an idea of their appearance
- The narrator skillfully explains difficult subject matter such as gene regulation and expression
Cons
- None