Episode of Series “The Biological sciences”.
Examines two qualities that are essential to the existence of species: the genetic mechanisms that preserve continuity from one generation to the next and the mechanisms that ensure variation. Also explores the recent breakthroughs of molecular genetics in the area of recombinant DNA which have led to biological applications with strong social implications.
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ACMI Identifier
303199
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Biological diversity
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Biology - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Research
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → DNA
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Genetics
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Genetics - Research
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biological diversity
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biology - Study and teaching
Mathematics, Science & Technology → DNA
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Genetics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Genetics - Research
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)