16 episodes

How is genetic information stored in cells, and how is the information accessed and used? On this album, Dr Norman Cohen of The Open University uses models and graphics to provide easily understood explanations of how genetic information is stored in DNA, how DNA is replicated, and how genetic information from DNA is used to create new protein molecules. The album draws on material originally created to support The Open University course Exploring science.

DNA, RNA and protein formation - for iPod/iPhone The Open University

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How is genetic information stored in cells, and how is the information accessed and used? On this album, Dr Norman Cohen of The Open University uses models and graphics to provide easily understood explanations of how genetic information is stored in DNA, how DNA is replicated, and how genetic information from DNA is used to create new protein molecules. The album draws on material originally created to support The Open University course Exploring science.

    DNA, RNA and protein formation

    DNA, RNA and protein formation

    A brief introduction to this album.

    • 45 sec
    Transcript -- DNA, RNA and protein formation

    Transcript -- DNA, RNA and protein formation

    A brief introduction to this album.

    • video
    DNA and inherited information

    DNA and inherited information

    Dr Norman Cohen introduces four key characteristics any set of inherited instructions needs to have.

    • 5 min
    Transcript -- DNA and inherited information

    Transcript -- DNA and inherited information

    Dr Norman Cohen introduces four key characteristics any set of inherited instructions needs to have.

    • video
    DNA replication

    DNA replication

    How DNA molecules replicate themselves.

    • 1 min
    Transcript -- DNA replication

    Transcript -- DNA replication

    How DNA molecules replicate themselves.

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