Alleles and Genes

Alleles and Genes

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Join the Amoeba Sisters as they discuss the terms “gene” and “allele” in context of a gene involved in PTC (phenylthiocarbamide) taste sensitivity. Note: as mentioned throughout video, the ability to taste PTC may be more complex than a single gene trait. This video serves as an introduction before exploring Punnett squares in our heredity series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcGDUcGjcyk&list=PLwL0Myd7Dk1FVxYPO_bVbk8oOD5EZ2o5W

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While this video only focuses on basic understanding of alleles and genes as well as the ability to taste- or not taste- PTC (phenylthiocarbamide), we encourage learning more! Here is a recommended reading that expands on the genetics involved in tasting PTC and includes some of the history in how it was discovered: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3349222/

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48 thoughts on “Alleles and Genes”

  18. Fascinating! One person could have two A+ ABO RH copies and another person could have one A- copy and one O+ copy and yet a standard blood test will not reveal that it will say that both are A+ blood type. Same thing with B as well.

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  27. This is a good video but, I found it confusing. I don't really like biology that much. there are too many words that are similar and many words that basically mean the same thing. I don't understand. Also, still don't know exactly what an allele is.

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  28. you not tasting PTC is what makes it part of science 🙂 if everyone under the sun could taste it, its significance would be a little less impacting, but the fact that it differs from one person to another creates a question: questions make us research and hence science! 🙂 weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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  30. This is perfect timing indeed, because I have a test tm (8th gr) on this unit, so instead of ONLY using my notes as a study guide, I am watching these amazing videos that really break down info efficiently.

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