How many genes do we have compared to a banana? | Dara O’Briain’s Science Club
Dara O'Briain explores how many genes humans have in common with mice, fruit flies, and bananas.
TweetClip Info
- Clip length: 1'14''
- Broadcast year: 2012
Curriculum Connection
- Biology | Reproduction, genetics and evolution | Genome, chromosomes, DNA and genetics | Genes and alleles
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: Dara O'Briain's Science Club
- Series: 1
- Episode: 1
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