The Living Cell: DNA

Series: Biology Series Unit 3 - the Cell

Duration: 20

Year Published: 1976

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educ Corp

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Copyright: Registered 24Mar76 · MP30977 (Jan-Jun 1977) Copyright holder: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation

Description: Traces the historical and technological developments that led to the discovery of chromosomes, genes, and the DNA molecule, beginning with Charles Darwin and Gregor Mendel. Demonstrates how DNA is removed from the cell and uses computer-animated models to explain molecular protein synthesis and the duplication of genetic information. Discusses the cause and role of mutations and how they provide for diverse species variation.

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