BIOB 160: Principles of Living Systems

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.

Discover the unique adaptations of C4 and CAM plants in photosynthesis. Understand their evolved strategies to fix carbon efficiently in challenging environments. Dive into nature's remarkable mechanisms of survival and adaptation.

Venture into the intricate mechanisms of a eukaryotic cell as we clarify the conditions under which transcription begins. Discover the pivotal role of the promoter and the essential docking of transcription factors.

Discover the intricacies of catabolism and the role of the citric acid cycle in CO2 release. Understand how glycolysis leads to the production of pyruvate, ATP, and NADH. Gain clarity on how our body processes and expels carbon dioxide during cellular metabolism.

Unpack the intricate process of photosynthesis, revealing the two major stages within chloroplasts. Discover the vital roles of ATP and NADPH in the Calvin Cycle. Grasp the essence of how plants fuel life on Earth.

Discover the intricate world of phylogenetic systematics, a method revealing life's diverse connections. Dive into the tree-like structure representing evolutionary relationships. Unravel how shared traits help sketch the ever-evolving story of life