BIOL 2011: Biology II Diversity

Explore the crucial concept of biodiversity and its significance. Learn about the various threats it faces, from pollution to habitat destruction. Emphasize the paramount threat: habitat alterations and their implications.

Explore the influential Three-Domain System of classification, introduced by Carl Woese in 1978. Discover how it categorizes life into Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya based on distinctive cellular structures. Learn about the characteristics of each domain, from prokaryotic Bacteria and Archaea to the rich diversity within Eukarya, encompassing Protists, Fungi, Plants, Animals, and the unique world of viruses.

Discover the significance of coronary arteries in heart health, where they branch from, and their role in delivering oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. Learn the differences between the ascending aorta, aortic arch, and pulmonary trunk in relation to the coronary arteries.

Discover the evolution of plant-eating habits in insects, the links between moths, butterflies, caddisflies, flies, and fleas. Explore the hypothesis of how herbivory could influence speciation and diversity within the insect kingdom.

Explore the intricate components of the endomembrane system within a cell. Identify which structures belong to this system and which do not, with a specific focus on the unique role of the chloroplast.

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.