Chapter
The Pressure of Maintaining a Large Genome
54:45 - 59:40 (04:55)
The larger the genome, the more pressure there is to maintain its quality and prevent mutation. Organisms with smaller genomes have a higher chance of picking up the right bit of DNA from the environment, while eukaryotic cells must work to prevent their larger genomes from mutating to nothing.
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The smaller the genome, the easier it is for cells to find the right bit of DNA and the less likelihood of mutations.
54:45 - 57:12 (02:27)
Genetics
Summary
The smaller the genome, the easier it is for cells to find the right bit of DNA and the less likelihood of mutations. Once cells have a larger genome, they must maintain its quality to prevent mutations and prevent it from becoming useless.
ChapterThe Pressure of Maintaining a Large Genome
Episode#318 – Nick Lane: Origin of Life, Evolution, Aliens, Biology, and Consciousness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This episode discusses programmed cell death in algae and its role in controlling harmful algal blooms, as well as its significance in the colorful tail feathers of peacocks.
57:12 - 59:40 (02:28)
Programmed Cell Death
Summary
This episode discusses programmed cell death in algae and its role in controlling harmful algal blooms, as well as its significance in the colorful tail feathers of peacocks.