BIOL 1010: General Biology

Explore the vital roles of pharyngeal slits in lancelets and tunicates. Learn how these clefts aid in filter-feeding, capturing food particles, and evolve through different life stages.

Discover the intricacies of the human cardiovascular system, focusing on the heart's blood supply. Understand the unique role of coronary arteries in nourishing the myocardium. Gain insights into the critical vessels that ensure heart health.

Learn about muscle fascicle patterns and their role in human anatomy. Our video zeroes in on the convergent pattern found in the pectoralis major. Compare this with other muscle types like the biceps brachii and gluteus maximus to deepen your anatomical knowledge.

Explore the fascinating intersection of human and prokaryotic genetics revealing that both contain about 1000 shared genes despite their complexity difference. The video explains how this common genetic heritage can be traced back to a universal ancestor covering the essential functions these genes perform like metabolism and DNA replication.

Discover which metabolic pathway is the heavyweight champion of ATP production. We'll evaluate contenders like lactic acid fermentation, the Krebs cycle, and more to determine the top ATP generator.

Explore the distinct differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic chromosomes. Understand their structures, organization, size, and cellular locations. Grasp how these genetic units underscore life's incredible diversity.