Why do we have different colors of skin, hair, and eyes? Why do species so different from each other exist? DNA is a molecule found in the nucleus of a cell that contains information about protein synthesis and is responsible for this tremendous variety. Most importantly, it transmits information related to genetic inheritance. Learn all about the research of George Mendel, the structure and localization of DNA, functions of DNA, RNA, human genetics, mutation, and evolution.

Originally released by Cerebellum Corporation, 2013. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 10, 2018.

DNA: Life's Controller: Introduction (1:06); --DNA History (2:09); -- DNA Structure and Localization (1:28); -- Function of DNA (2:41); -- Human Genetics (0:44); -- Mutation and Evolution (0:54); -- DNA: Life's Controller: Summary (2:03); -- Credits: DNA: Life's Controller (0:48); .