Hand-me-down genes : family patterns / Video Education Australasia.

When you look at a family photo, the resemblances, even across several generations, can be striking. What role do genes play, and why aren't siblings identical (and why are some)? This program explains how the formation of sex cells, from the first gamete to chromosome pairs, determines our genetic...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:	Films on Demand. Hand-me-down genes.
Corporate Authors:	Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) Infobase Video Education Australasia
Language:	English
Published:	New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2006], ©1997.
Series:	Films on Demand. Hand-me-down genes.
Subjects:	Genetics. Heredity, Human. Human evolution. Human reproduction. Physical anthropology. Reproductive health. Educational films. Internet videos.
Genre:	Educational films. Internet videos.
Online Access:	Connect to online resource - MSU authorized users (Films On Demand @ Infobase)
Physical Description:	1 online resource (28 min.) : sound, color, digital file + instructional materials (online).
Variant Title:	Family patterns
Format:	Electronic Video

Contents:

Chromosomes, Genes, and Alleles (2:05)
Mitosis and Meiosis (4:55)
Meiosis and Chromosomes X and Y (3:46)
Twins (1:27)
Genetic Conditions and Patterns of Inheritance (5:17)
Left-Handedness (1:06)
Mutations Cause Genetic Conditions (3:02)
Abnormal Chromosome Numbers Cause Genetic Conditions (4:50)