The Origin of life

United States, 1980

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Episode of Series “Cosmos: a personal voyage”.
Adapted from Cosmos the television series by Carl Sagan, this film examines the role of the nucleus in cell activity; describes the process by which an identical genetic message can be made for each cell in a living organism; shows the commonality of all living things on earth and recreates an experimental attempt to duplicate the formation of the first complex organic molecules on earth. Suitable for upper secondary level.

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director

Adrian Malone

producer

Gregory Andorfer

production company

Films Incorporated

Duration

00:20:25:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1980

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Cosmos: a personal voyage

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Cosmos: a personal voyage

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