Heredity (second edition)

Duration: 0:15:14

Genre: Children's | Educational

Year Published: 1980

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation: Distributor | Indiana University Audio-Visual Center: Distributor

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Illustrates the genetic basis of heredity and explains the role of DNA. Covers selective breeding in plants and animals and explores the role of isolated populations in gene pool studies. Explains Downs Syndrome and highlights the process of amniocentesis to detect genetic defects. Uses time-lapse photomicrography and diagrammatic animation to sort out cellular components and clarify their functions.

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