Learning about Cells

Duration: 16

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1976

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educ Corp

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Copyright: Registered 5May76 · MP30968 (Jan-Jun 1977) Copyright holder: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation

Description: Explains the structure and function of various types of cells, shows cell division, and examines the cell specialization found in higher life forms. Uses microphotography to show the growth and development of the plant-like organism Acetabularia. Mentions multicellular organisms which depend upon the cooperation of many specialized cell types for survival. Includes scenes of a one-celled animal replacing amputated parts and single cells continuing to beat after removal from a heart., Presents an introduction to the biological study of cell structure and function and examines the principles of cell growth and differentiation.

Complete Record: Explains the structure and function of various types of cells, shows cell division, and examines the cell specialization found in higher life forms. Uses microphotography to show the growth and development of the plant-like organism Acetabularia. Mentions multicellular organisms which depend upon the cooperation of many specialized cell types for survival. Includes scenes of a one-celled animal replacing amputated parts and single cells continuing to beat after removal from a heart., , Presents an introduction to the biological study of cell structure and function and examines the principles of cell growth and differentiation.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.