BIOL 1012: General Biology

Unlock the language of genetic history with our guide to understanding pedigrees and their symbols. Learn how to interpret squares circles and lines to track inheritance patterns for traits and diseases.

Explore the complex dynamics of bird behavior in a serene North American forest setting. Witness the challenges faced by a diligent chipping sparrow as it tends to its nest, while an intruder lurks nearby. Delve into the fascinating world of symbiotic relationships in the animal kingdom and the impact they have on wildlife survival.

Explore the influential Three-Domain System of classification, introduced by Carl Woese in 1978. Discover how it categorizes life into Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya based on distinctive cellular structures. Learn about the characteristics of each domain, from prokaryotic Bacteria and Archaea to the rich diversity within Eukarya, encompassing Protists, Fungi, Plants, Animals, and the unique world of viruses.

Unravel the intricacies of mitosis by identifying each phase and their characteristics. Highlight the process that is not a part of mitosis, emphasizing the importance of DNA replication.

This data-driven video examines the difference in nucleotide replication rates between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, providing insights into the factors affecting their speed. It concludes that prokaryotes outpace eukaryotes, replicating nucleotides approximately ten times faster, and explores the contributing factors behind this difference.

Learn the distinctions between dispersal and vicariance in biology. Understand how organisms' movements and environmental changes play crucial roles in allopatric speciation. Grasp the differences between movement across existing barriers and the creation of new barriers.