Giant Molecules

Presents an analysis of the structure of viruses and how they are studied. Shows and explains how an electron microscope works. Uses film clips of experiments to demonstrate the cultivation, isolation and purification of viruses. Concludes with a discussion of the differences between viruses.

More in Virus Series

  1. Thread of Life
  2. The Stuff Of Life 1958
  3. Giant Molecules 1960
  4. Viral Genes 1960
  5. How a Virus Kills 1962

Related films

Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, format, sound, description, catalog record