Howard Hughes Medical Institute
DNA Packaging
One thing that all cells have in common is the DNA in their nucleus. An animation demonstration models how six feet of DNA fits in each and every nucleus of each cell. The content includes information about the components of DNA and how...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Just when things get heated up, they cool down again! Using an animation, a video presentation demonstrates the process of polymerase chain reaction. A narrator describes the temperature changes and the process that ensues as...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
DNA Replication (Schematic)
Explore the beginnings of the theory to explain DNA replication using an eye-catching animation. Scholars view a simple rendition of DNA replication with an explanation of the first theories suggesting its existence. The animation shows...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
DNA Replication (Basic Detail)
Animations are powerful tools for seeing things the eye cannot! A thorough lesson demonstration models DNA replication with a 3-D animation. The video demonstrates how enzymes first separate the original DNA and then copy the resulting...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
DNA Replication (Advanced Detail)
Don't leave anything to the imagination! Use an animation to demonstrate the replication of DNA. The animation shows how the double helix separates and then begins copying nucleotides to create a copy.
Amoeba Sisters
Meiosis
Why do siblings often look so different from one another? Discover the process of making gametes using a short video from a large biology playlist. The narrator explains each step while animated chromatids play out the scenario that...
Teacher's Pet
DNA Replication
It takes about 800 hours to replicate an average-sized human chromosome of single linear DNA. The video introduces the concept of DNA replication. It briefly explains the concepts of leading strands and lagging strands.
Teacher's Pet
Cell Cycle
The video Introduce class members to the cell cycle and chromosomes with a video that explains the difference between diploid and haploid chromosomes.
MinuteEarth
Do We Have to Get Old and Die?
They say nothing in life is guaranteed except death and taxes. But, are taxes the only one sure thing? Pupils ponder the possibility of eternal life with the ageless examples of the mole rat and jellyfish. The narrator discusses why our...
SciShow
Great Minds: Elizabeth Blackburn
Why do some people look young at age 60 while others look old at age 30? Elizabeth Blackburn discovered it is all related to telomeres and telomerase. Her discoveries have not only led to a better understanding of aging, but also to a...
Bozeman Science
Meselson-Stahl Experiment
One human's entire DNA sequence would take up three gigabytes of storage space. Pupils explore the experiment performed by Meselson-Stahl, which proved DNA copied itself through a semi-conservative process. The instructor explains their...
Bozeman Science
Genotypes and Phenotypes
Complete heterochromia is a mutation that causes a person to have two different colored eyes. Class members explore how genotypes affect phenotypes. The instructor shows how changes in DNA can occur via mistakes in replication,...
Bozeman Science
DNA Replication
Young biologists explore the theories of DNA replication, learning about the Meselson-Stahl experiment and how it proved DNA replication through semiconservative replication. The video reviews the parts of DNA and then delves...
Crash Course
DNA Structure and Replication
I wish I was adenine because then I could get paired with U. Awwww. The video explains what DNA is made of and analyzes its structure. Video includes a short pop quiz about base pairs before explaining the differences between RNA and DNA...
Amoeba Sisters
DNA Replication: The Cell's Extreme Team Sport
Hey Ligase, what have you been up to? Just making ends meet. Watch a video that uses cartoon graphics to teach DNA replication in a clear and concise manner. It begins with the where and when, then covers helicase, primase, DNA...
TED-Ed
Where Do Genes Come From?
No, you didn't get your genes from the local clothing store. Learn where they really come from by watching this video as it explores how the genes found in all plants and animals today have arisen over...
Curated OER
Genetics
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...
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Biology Videos: Dna Wrapping & Replication
Narrated animation explaining what happens at each of the complex stages during DNA replication. (Length: 3 min. 17 sec.)
Other
Southern Methodist University: Animated Molecules
QuickTime movies and images of many different molecules including DNA, RNA, histones, nucleosomes, etc. Includes links to publications for more info on each molecule.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Transcription and Translation
Learn about transcription and translation in this Khan Academy video. [15:23]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Chromosomes, Chromatids and Chromatin
An explanation of how DNA produces proteins and makes copies of itself. [18:23]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How Dna Replicates
This narrated animation from Interactive NOVA: "The Secret of Life" illustrates DNA replication. [48 mimn]
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Dna: Animations
A menu of video animations of DNA replication, transcription, structure, sequencing, and related topics.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Learning Center: learn.genetics: Genetic Variation
Even in species that look alike to us, individuals have variations in their DNA. Learn why this is important. [3:47]