Illustrates the basic concepts of heredity in an easily understandable context. The mechanism whereby human characteristics are passed from generation to generation is discussed. The function of chromosomes, genes, and DNA in the heredity pattern is explained. Also considers the influence of temperament, behaviour and mutation.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321461
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Heredity and environment
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Chromosomes
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → DNA
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Genetics
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Heredity
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Chromosomes
Mathematics, Science & Technology → DNA
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Genetics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Heredity
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Heredity and environment
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)