DNA structure and replication
- Date
1959
- Main contributors
University Films; J. D. Watson; Irwin H. Herskowitz
- Summary
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Describes RNA and DNA which are favored as the carriers of genetic information. Presents DNA molecules as shown in the electron microscope and describes the polymeric nature of the DNA molecule and DNA nucleotides. Compares the base content of DNA from various organisms. Describes in detail the three-dimensional organization of DNA as revealed through X-ray diffraction experiments. Pictures a Watson-Crick double helix model of DNA which suggests that DNA may replicate by the two complementary chains separating with each single strand then acting as a template to form its complement. Lecture given by Dr. J. D. Watson.
- Publishers
McGraw-Hill Text-Films; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
- Genres
Educational; Lecture
- Subject
Cell cycle
- Collection
IUL Moving Image Archive
- Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
- Language
English
- Rights Statement
- No Copyright - United States
- Physical Description
1 Film (0:29:15); 16mm
- Notes
Gift to the IUB Libraries from Instructional Support Services.
Copyright Date: 1959
- Other Identifiers
IULMIA Film Database: 40000003266527; Other: GR00401961; MDPI Barcode: 40000003266527; IULMIA Film Database: 30000136649252
Access Restrictions
This item is accessible by: the public.