CHEM 121: General Chemistry I

Discover the pivotal role of decomposers and detritivores in forest ecosystems. Understand the catastrophic consequences of their absence, from biomass accumulation to biodiversity loss. Learn how these unsung heroes maintain forest health and sustainability.

Discover how filtration pressure is calculated within our bodies. Explore various options from adding capillary pressures to understanding lymphatic vessel roles. Grasp essential physiology principles as we highlight the accurate method.

Gain a clear understanding of chemical equilibrium, where reactant and product concentrations stay constant due to equal forward and reverse reaction rates. Dispel common misconceptions about equilibrium, such as concentration equality and reaction reversibility.

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.

Uncover why flamingos, genetically predisposed to white feathers, sport a pink hue. Dismissing influences like weather and DNA mutations, the mystery unravels with diet: the intake of carotenoids from their food which overrides their genetic blueprint

Learn about the path of blood flow in the mammalian heart and circulatory system. Discover how oxygen-rich blood from the lungs enters the left atrium and understand why other statements about blood flow are incorrect.