BIOL 333: Plant Biology

Unpack the properties and significance of unsaturated fats in our diet. Explore the importance of double bonds in the fatty acid chains. Conclude with an insightful evaluation of statements about unsaturated fats.

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.

Explore the fascinating interaction between electrical energy charge and materials through the lens of an electroscope. Discover how inserting a conductor between its charged foil sheets changes the charge dynamics leading to an attraction between foil and needle. Understand the roles of conductors insulators and charge induction in this intriguing experiment.

Uncover the fascinating system that nourishes osteocytes in our bones: the osteocyte lacunar-canalicular network. Learn how canaliculi connect these mature bone cells to vital nutrients, ensuring their health even at significant distances from blood vessels.

Get insights into the role of lysosomes in different cell types. Find out which cell is the ideal choice for studying these powerful digestive organelles and why.

Discover the origins of specialized cells in embryonic development and learn about the three essential germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. Explore how these layers form the foundation for all multicellular life.