Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
DNA: The Molecule that Defines You
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 21, 2012 is “DNA: The Molecule that Defines You,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Animation Credit & Copyright: Drew Berry , WEHI , HHMI , DNALC). The original explanation runs about 132 words.
Watch the video on the original page From the explanation
“Every living thing on planet Earth is defined by its own molecule — what’s yours? This molecule, called DNA , spans about two meters stretched out but is coiled into every cell in your body.”
— APOD editors, August 21, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 21, 2012
- Type
- Video
- Credit
- Credit: Animation Credit & Copyright: Drew Berry , WEHI , HHMI , DNALC
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 132 words