Dna: Blueprint of Life

Synopsis

Shows how blue eyes and other characteristics are inherited from our parents. Begins with the concept of a ‘blueprint’ to describe the complex structure and function of DNA. Shows where DNA is in the cell and how DNA information becomes the blueprint for protein synthesis. The process is simply but fully illustrated from protein structure, chromosome division, DNA structure and replication, to the use of RNA to transfer the DNA message and the synthesis of proteins with the help of RNA and ribosomes.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 17 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1968

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

DNA; genetic code

Credits

Director

Mallory Pearce

Contributor

Elof A Carson

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

Viscom Film & Video Library

Notes

Closed down 30 Jun 1993. See Education Distribution Service (formerly Barry Wiles)