BIOL 233: Genetics

Explore the foundational processes of aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Uncover the key roles of glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. Differentiate between the efficiencies and electron acceptors of both respiration types.

Unravel the origins of blood cell types as we differentiate between myeloid and lymphoid stem cells, highlighting the unique lineage of platelets, B cells, and Natural Killer cells.

Explore the vital roles of pharyngeal slits in lancelets and tunicates. Learn how these clefts aid in filter-feeding, capturing food particles, and evolve through different life stages.

Discover the unique characteristics of the Mammalia class, with a focus on humans. Understand the critical role of molecular oxygen in our survival and the consequences of its absence. Learn how oxygen stands out among other vital factors like food, water, and nitrogen.

Discover the pivotal genetic change behind the evolution of tetrapod limbs, focusing on a specific shift in the Hox gene expression. Unravel the significance of this change and its role in the spatial organization of body parts.

Unravel the mysteries of food chain lengths by analyzing various factors. We spotlight the 10% rule in ecology, emphasizing how energy transfer inefficiencies mold ecosystem structures and functions.