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Coding Sequences in DNA

Topic

  • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
  • DNA & RNA
  • Genetics
  • Bioinformatics

Resource Type

  • Videos
  • Animations

Level

High School — GeneralHigh School — AP/IBCollege

Duration

00:01:05
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Description

This animation describes how only a small part of the human genome directly codes for proteins.

As shown in the animation, only 1% of the human genome is directly translated into the amino acid sequences that make up proteins. Of the rest, about 25% make up genes and their regulatory elements, such as promoters or enhancers. The functions of the remaining sections of the genome are still unclear.

Depending on students’ background, it may be helpful to pause the animation at various points to discuss different features.

Key Terms

coding DNA, exon, intron, junk DNA, noncoding DNA, nucleic acid, protein, regulatory sequence

Terms of Use

The resource is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International license. No rights are granted to use HHMI’s or BioInteractive’s names or logos independent from this Resource or in any derivative works.

Accessibility Level (WCAG compliance)

Video files meet criteria.

Version History

Date Published 02.05.03

Materials

Large (MOV) 5 MB
Large (WMV) 5 MB
Small (MOV) 3 MB
Small (WMV) 3 MB
Transcript (PDF) 11 KB

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