DNA structure and replication

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Date
1959
Main contributors
University Films; J. D. Watson; Irwin H. Herskowitz
Summary
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

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