BIOL 104: Inquiries in the Life Sciences

Explore the intricate process of mitosis and the crucial role it plays in cellular division. Learn how cell cycle control mechanisms, including cyclin degradation and Maturation Promoting Factor (MPF) activity, ensure accurate and regulated cell division.

Discover the pivotal genetic change behind the evolution of tetrapod limbs, focusing on a specific shift in the Hox gene expression. Unravel the significance of this change and its role in the spatial organization of body parts.

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.

Learn about the unique adaptability of facultatively anaerobic cells in different oxygen conditions. Discover the outcome of an experiment comparing their growth in aerobic and anaerobic environments. Grasp the resilience of these cells and their growth mechanisms.

Discover the fundamentals of the respiratory system and the primary muscle behind inspiration. This video breaks down the physiological process of breathing, the key role of the diaphragm, and why other muscles don't initiate breathing.

Discover the distinctions and similarities between gymnosperms and angiosperms. Delve into their structural features, seed development processes, and pollen grain formation. Uncover why only angiosperms possess ovaries.