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c1997., Pre-adolescent, Disney Educational Productions Call No: DVD 575 Evo Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Bill Nye the science guySummary Note: Bill Nye explores evolution biology and explains the genetic aspects of DNA. The science guy examines how life on Earth began, explaining how living things have evolved for over three billion years. Features a scientific experiment that reveals how DNA can be found in all living organisms. Explains the role of genes and chromosomes in heredity, demonstrating how inherited traits are passed down through generations. Talks with a paleontologist who discusses how fossils are used to study the evolution of life.Defines natural selection and artificial selection and introduces Darwin's theory of evolution.
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c1996., Pre-adolescent, Disney Educational Productions Call No: DVD 575.1 Gen Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Bill Nye the science guySummary Note: Bill Nye examines the science of genetics, exploring the role DNA in heredity. The science guy uses models and graphics to identify the chemical structure of the DNA molecule and name its nucleic acids. Medical microscopy is used to demonstrate the process of mitosis and examine how chromosomes contain the genes that determine inherited traits. Also defines dominant and recessive genes and discusses genetic mutation.