Gregor Mendel, Francis Crick and James Watson | Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life
David Attenborough explores how the discovery of DNA provided further evidence for Darwin's Theory of Evolution.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 3'23''
- Broadcast year: 2009
Curriculum Connection
- Biology | Reproduction, genetics and evolution | Evolution | Theory of evolution
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC One
- Programme: Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life
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