BIOL 1307: Cells, Genetics and Organ Systems

Explore the fascinating world of vertebrates and tunicates in this video answer. Learn about their shared anatomical features including notochords and dorsal hollow nerve cords that reveal their closely linked evolutionary history

Explore the groundbreaking heterotroph hypothesis by Alexander Oparin. This video outlines how the first organisms likely consumed pre-existing organic matter reshaping how we think about the origins of life and evolution

Explore what makes each element unique by focusing on the atomic components: protons neutrons and electrons. Learn why the number of protons known as the atomic number is the defining characteristic for each element's properties. Understand how protons set elements apart even as neutrons and electrons also play important roles.

Discover the wonders of parthenogenesis a form of asexual reproduction in our latest educational video. Understand how an egg cell can develop into an embryo without fertilization. Learn the key differences between parthenogenesis and other forms of asexual reproduction like budding and sequential hermaphroditism.

Unravel the intricate process of hematopoiesis, the production of blood cells in our body. This video discusses various sites, including bone marrow and spongy bone, distinguishing between infants and adults in terms of blood cell generation.

Unravel the intricate relationship between histones and DNA. Learn how histones maintain DNA structure within the cell nucleus and understand the significance of charge attractions in DNA-histone binding.