Our genetic code | The Gene Code
The human genome is the total of our hereditary information, the complete list of every single one of the three billion bases in our DNA.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 2'03''
- Broadcast year: 2011
Curriculum Connection
- Biology | Reproduction, genetics and evolution | Genome, chromosomes, DNA and genetics | DNA structure
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: The Gene Code
- Episode: Unlocking the code
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