BLY 121: General Biology I

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 intricate process of hematopoiesis, the production of blood cells in our body. This video discusses various sites, including bone marrow and spongy bone, distinguishing between infants and adults in terms of blood cell generation.

Uncover the vital role of the kidneys in blood filtration and electrolyte balance. Understand the significance of the glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, and renal structures in the filtration process. Grasp the journey of filtrate as it becomes urine within the renal system.

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.

Explore the groundbreaking heterotroph hypothesis by Alexander Oparin. This video outlines how the first organisms likely consumed pre-existing organic matter reshaping how we think about the origins of life and evolution

Unlock the basics of the anatomical position, a crucial standard in medical and anatomical studies. This video clarifies the key differences among prone, supine, and standing positions and why they're not the anatomical position.