BIOL 1101: General Biology

Discover how cholesterol, a substance found in our body and certain foods, significantly impacts cell membrane fluidity. Learn its varying effects under different temperatures and in diverse cellular lipid compositions. Uncover its indispensable role in nerve signal transmission and cellular health.

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

Discover the essence of hydrostatic pressure and its significance in capillary beds, examining its relationship with colloid osmotic pressure and how it affects fluid movement in our circulatory system.

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.

In this video we explore the unique characteristics that set animals apart from other organisms. We evaluate options like gastrulation multicellularity sexual reproduction and flagellated sperm. Conclusively we identify gastrulation as a truly unique process in animal embryonic development.

Explore the world of DNA replication by comparing it to climbing a staircase. Understand the roles of leading and lagging strands, and discover the importance of DNA Polymerase III in this intricate process.