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DNA

1969 10 min
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The likeness of an offspring to its parents, whatever the species, has been traced to a unique molecule that controls the production of proteins and transmits characteristics. This genetic material, dioxyribonucleic acid, or DNA--the hereditary material of life--is described and illustrated in this film by colour animation. Mutations are also discussed. A film for science students.

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The likeness of an offspring to its parents, whatever the species, has been traced to a unique molecule that controls the production of proteins and transmits characteristics. This genetic material, dioxyribonucleic acid, or DNA--the hereditary material of life--is described and illustrated in this film by colour animation. Mutations are also discussed. A film for science students.

  • director
    Bané Jovanovic
  • producer
    Joseph Koenig
    Bané Jovanovic
  • script
    Bané Jovanovic
    Al Sens
  • commentary
    Guy Glover
  • photography
    Robert Humble
    Co Hoedeman
    Jean Chouinard
    Claudia Overing
  • animation camera
    Raymond Dumas
    Kjeld Nielsen
    William Wiggins
  • editing
    Lucien Marleau
  • sound editing
    Les Halman
  • re-recording
    George Croll
    Jean-Pierre Joutel
  • animation
    Al Sens
    Robert Doucet
    Suzanne Olivier
  • consultant
    L. Siminovitch
  • music
    Robert Fleming

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