Virtual Genetics Education Centre

Conjugation animation

This is an on-the-rails animation demonstrating horizontal gene transfer by conjugation in bacteria.

Resource: Horizontal gene transfer
Age range: 16-18
Approach: Animation

Transduction video lesson

This site contains a video lesson explaining the mechanisms of gene transfer by transduction, key definitions and the advantages of this process. The site also have a quiz tab that helps students to reflect on the topics covered.

Resource: Transduction
Age range: 16-18
Approach: Online lesson

Transducing phage animation

This animation describes in detail the method by which phage horizontally transfer DNA.

Resource: Transducing phage
Age range: 16-18
Approach: Animation

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