BIOL 71005: Introductory Microbiology

Explore the key concepts that might illustrate the unity among all organisms including emergent properties descent with modification and natural selection. Understand why the structure and function of DNA ultimately stand as the best example of this unity

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.

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 action potentials in the nervous system. Unpack five statements on why they move in one direction, spotlighting the role of the refractory period. Grasp the significance of voltage-gated channels and ion flow in neural communication.

Discover the intricate architecture of atoms, the fundamental units of matter. Highlighting the roles of electrons, protons, and neutrons, learn how they create the characteristic structure of atoms. This knowledge reveals the essence of the material world

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