BIOL 102: Modern Biology

Explore the similarities and differences between the circulatory systems of amphibians and humans. Understand the distinctions in heart chambers, blood pressure, and where these two species align in their circulatory features.

Explore the essential role and composition of blood plasma in our body. Understand how water, as the main component, helps in maintaining vital functions. Learn the importance of plasma balance for overall health insights.

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.

Discover the unique characteristics of cartilage, its critical roles in the human body, and the reasons behind its slow healing rate. Uncover myths and gain clarity on the essential factors influencing cartilage repair.

Unravel the intricacies of mitosis by identifying each phase and their characteristics. Highlight the process that is not a part of mitosis, emphasizing the importance of DNA replication.

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.