The Basics of Genes

A Segment From: Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Genetics

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44:39 Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Genetics

1. 10:30 The Basics of Genes

A. 3:43 Laws of Inheritance

B. 4:22 Genes are Located on Chromosomes

C. 2:24 Genes Control Biochemical Events

2. 4:54 Transposons

3. 6:10 Understanding DNA

A. 2:05 DNA Carries Genetic Material

B. 4:04 The Double Helix

4. 13:23 RNA and DNA Manipulation

A. 2:52 Messenger RNA

B. 3:26 The Genetic Code

C. 2:43 Restriction Enzymes

D. 1:39 RNA Alternative Splicing

E. 2:40 Minisatellite DNA

5. 7:20 The Future of Genetics

A. 2:42 RNA Interference

B. 4:37 25,000 Genes

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Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Genetics. Discovery Channel School. 2005. Cosmeo. 07 September 2010

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Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Genetics. Discovery Channel School (2005). Retrieved September 07, 2010, from Cosmeo: http://www.cosmeo.com/

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Discovery Channel School. "Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: Genetics."
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The Basics of Genes — Explore how genes are transmitted, where they are located, and how they work. Transposons — Examine the work of scientist Barbara McClintock and learn about transposons, the “jumping genes” in all living organisms. Understanding DNA — Explore the structure and functions of DNA. RNA and DNA Manipulation - Learn how RNA works and explore some exciting discoveries that allow us to manipulate and examine DNA. The Future of Genetics — Take a closer look at RNA interference and investigate the future of genetics.