Lifelines : Darwin and the theory of inheritance /

Discusses "three key scientists and their contributions to the understanding of evolutionary genetics: Charles Darwin and the theory of natural selection; Gregor Mendel and his breeding experiments; and Friedrich Miescher, who discovered DNA. The results of their work combine natural science,...

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Corporate Authors: British Broadcasting Corporation, Open University, Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: Capaldi, Peter
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [1999]
Series:Discovering science (DVD videodiscs)
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Summary:Discusses "three key scientists and their contributions to the understanding of evolutionary genetics: Charles Darwin and the theory of natural selection; Gregor Mendel and his breeding experiments; and Friedrich Miescher, who discovered DNA. The results of their work combine natural science, botany, and chemistry to form a comprehensive explanation of how species evolve"--Container.
Item Description:"The Open University"--Container.
Part of the Open University course S103: Discovering science.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD-R.
Production Credits:Cameras, Simon Priestman, Tony Sturman, Pete Tibble ; editor, Catherine Guiver.