Meiosis. - 2nd ed. | William L. Claiborne | 1980 | ACMI collection

Explains the processes of, and reasons for, meiosis. Stresses the importance of gamete formation for the continuation of life. Defines the role of the cell nucleus, centriole, chromosomes, chromatids and DNA in meiosis.

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Credits

producer

William L. Claiborne

production company

Acorn Films

Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Duration

00:14:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1980

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

303033

Language

English

Subject categories

Animals & Wildlife → Biology

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cells

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → DNA

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Genetics

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biology

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Cells

Mathematics, Science & Technology → DNA

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Genetics

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Meiosis

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Meiosis. - 2nd ed.

United States, 1980

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