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. Expand details for video handout: http://www.amoebasisters.com/handouts and table of contents.

Table of Contents:
Video Intro 00:00
Intro to Heredity 1:34
What is a trait? 2:08
Traits can be influenced by environment 2:15
DNA Structure 3:25
Genes 5:32
Some examples of proteins that genes code for 5:54
Chromosomes 6:37
Recap 7:18

To learn more about heredity including dominant and recessive traits, alleles, and probabilities in inheritance, see our full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcGDUcGjcyk&list=PLwL0Myd7Dk1FVxYPO_bVbk8oOD5EZ2o5W

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