The likeness of an offspring to its parents, whatever the species, has been traced to a unique molecule that controls the production of proteins and transmits characteristics. This genetic material, dioxyribonucleic acid, or DNA - the hereditary material of life - is described and illustrated in this film by color animation. Mutations are also discussed. A film for science students.
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
37895
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → DNA
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Genetics
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Medical genetics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → DNA
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Genetics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mutation (Biology)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Short films
Short films → Short films - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)