Interactive Assessment for The Birth and Death of Genes A number of questions are embedded within the short film The Making of the Fittest: The Birth and Death of Genes, which illustrates how gene duplications and mutations have led to remarkable physiological adaptations in Antarctic fish. Genetics Anatomy & Physiology Evolution Interactive Videos High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Mutations in Cancer This video provides an overview of the types of genes that, when mutated, can lead to the development of cancer. Genetics Cell Biology Clips High School — AP/IB College
The Making of the Fittest: The Birth and Death of Genes This film explores how gene duplications and mutations have led to remarkable physiological adaptations in Antarctic fish. Genetics Anatomy & Physiology Evolution Short Films High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Recent Adaptations in Humans This tutorial describes three examples of recent human adaptations: lactose tolerance, sickle cell disease, and bitter taste perception. Genetics Evolution Click & Learn High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Natural Selection for Lactose Tolerance This animation shows how a mutation that allows adult humans to digest milk can be lost or spread under different circumstances. Genetics Evolution Animations High School — General High School — AP/IB College
DNA Damage and Mutations This animation shows how mutations can arise when DNA is damaged. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Genetics Animations High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Sickle Cell Disease This animation explores the genetic causes and biological effects of sickle cell disease. Genetics Animations High School — AP/IB College
Using p53 to Fight Cancer This animation shows how a genetically modified virus can be used to destroy cancer cells. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Genetics Cell Biology Animations High School — AP/IB College
Mismatch Repair This animation shows how mistakes made during DNA replication are repaired by the cell. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Genetics Animations High School — General High School — AP/IB College