1 Season
8 Episode
Atoms Alive - Season 1 Episode 1 Biomolecules
Introduces nucleic acids, lipids, proteins and carbohydrates. Starts with Earth 4 billion years ago & asks how could the chemicals of life have arisen? A simulation of the famous Stanley Miller experiment is shown. One of the oldest fossils, a stromolite is shown, at the same time as its living descendants. The first biomolecule was probably a self assembling polymer - Nucleic acid. DNA reproduction. Then lipids and their role as cell membranes are discussed. Proteins get the action going - demo of an enzyme reaction.
- Year: 1970
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- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: ABC TV
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