BIOL 210: General Microbiology and Public Health

Discover the essential role of the mantle in mollusks, the protective tissue responsible for shell secretion or organ protection. Explore how land snails, clams, and octopuses utilize their mantles for distinct purposes.

Explore the nature of compounds in chemistry, focusing on potassium chloride (KCl) and its dissociation. Understand the distinctions between salts, acids, bases, and buffers. Dive into the characteristic behaviors of each to identify the true nature of KCl.

Discover the intricacies of hyperventilation, its impact on the body's CO2 levels, and the resulting respiratory alkalosis. Understand the triggers, physiological implications, and how controlled breathing and meditation can help manage this condition.

Discover the dynamic nature of the cell's lipid bilayer. Delve into the roles of unsaturated and saturated phospholipids in membrane fluidity. Understand temperature's influence on this vital cellular component.

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.

Explore the secrets of fossilization in sedimentary rocks. Uncover how these rocks, like nature's archives, preserve the history of life on Earth over billions of years. Delve into the unique processes that create these historical records.