BIO 112: Discovery: Why Sex?

Explore Fluorine's electron configuration and its impact on chemical reactivity. Learn about electron shells, orbitals, and the quest for a complete valence shell.

Explore the world of DNA replication by comparing it to climbing a staircase. Understand the roles of leading and lagging strands, and discover the importance of DNA Polymerase III in this intricate process.

Explore what makes each element unique by focusing on the atomic components: protons neutrons and electrons. Learn why the number of protons known as the atomic number is the defining characteristic for each element's properties. Understand how protons set elements apart even as neutrons and electrons also play important roles.

Discover how the protein coat from pathogenic cells can transform nonpathogenic cells, the surprising role of heat-killed pathogenic cells in causing pneumonia, and the transfer of pathogenic traits from one cell to another. Join us on this journey of scientific exploration as we unravel the mysteries of bacterial transformation and more.

Explore the definitions of tissue, organ, and organ system. Understand the distinctions and interconnectedness between these components. Get an overview of the human body's eleven major organ systems and their functions.