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Ever wonder why most calico cats are female? An engaging video explores the inactivation of one of the x-chromosomes in female cats, allowing for calico coloration.
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Instructional Ideas
- Video best fits when discussing sex chromosomes
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a computer, access to the Internet, and a way to project the video
- Video assumes scholars understand a simple cross
- The final video in a series of 31
Pros
- Great intro about calico cats and why they are almost always female
- Uses high-quality diagrams and photographs to increase engagement
Cons
- None