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Module 1: The Study of Life
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The Study of Life: 0. Introduction
The Study of Life: 1. The Science of Biology
The Study of Life: 2. Themes and Concepts of Biology
The Study of Life: Key Terms
The Study of Life: Chapter Summary
The Study of Life: Visual Connection Questions
The Study of Life: Review Questions
The Study of Life: Critical Thinking Questions
Module 1 Discussion Forum
Module 1 Term Assessment
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Module 2: The Chemical Foundation of Life
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The Chemical Foundation of Life: 0. Introduction
The Chemical Foundation of Life: 1. Atoms, Isotopes, Ions, and Molecules: The Building Blocks
The Chemical Foundation of Life: 2. Water
The Chemical Foundation of Life: 3. Carbon
The Chemical Foundation of Life: Key Terms
The Chemical Foundation of Life: Chapter Summary
The Chemical Foundation of Life: Visual Connection Questions
The Chemical Foundation of Life: Review Questions
The Chemical Foundation of Life: Critical Thinking Questions
Module 2 Discussion
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Module 3: Biological Macromolecules
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Biological Macromolecules: Introduction
Biological Macromolecules: 1. Synthesis of Biological Macromolecules
Biological Macromolecules: 2. Carbohydrates
Biological Macromolecules: 3. Lipids
Biological Macromolecules: 4. Proteins
Biological Macromolecules: 5. Nucleic Acids
Biological Macromolecules: Key Terms
Biological Macromolecules: Chapter Summary
Biological Macromolecules: Visual Connection Questions
Biological Macromolecules: Review Questions
Biological Macromolecules: Critical Thinking Questions
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Module 4: Cell Structure
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Cell Structure: 0. Introduction
Cell Structure: 1. Studying Cells
Cell Structure: 2. Prokaryotic Cells
Cell Structure: 3. Eukaryotic Cells
Cell Structure: 4. The Endomembrane System and Proteins
Cell Structure: 5. The Cytoskeleton
Cell Structure: 6. Connections between Cells and Cellular Activities
Cell Structure: Key Terms
Cell Structure: Chapter Summary
Cell Structure: Visual Connection Questions
Cell Structure: Review Questions
Cell Structure: Critical Thinking Questions
Module 4 Discussion
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Module 5: Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes
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Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes: 0. Introduction
Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes: 1. Components and Structure
Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes: 2. Passive Transport
Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes: 3. Active Transport
Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes: 4. Bulk Transport
Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes: Key Terms
Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes: Chapter Summary
Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes: Visual Connection Questions
Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes: Review Questions
Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes: Critical Thinking Questions
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Module 6: Metabolism
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Metabolism: 0. Introduction
Metabolism: 1. Energy and Metabolism
Metabolism: 2. Potential, Kinetic, Free, and Activation Energy
Metabolism: 3. The Laws of Thermodynamics
Metabolism: 4. ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate
Metabolism: 5. Enzymes
Metabolism: Key Terms
Metabolism: Chapter Summary
Metabolism: Visual Connection Questions
Metabolism: Review Questions
Metabolism: Critical Thinking Questions
Module 6 Discussion
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Module 7: Cellular Respiration
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Cellular Respiration: 0. Introduction
Cellular Respiration: 1. Energy in Living Systems
Cellular Respiration: 2. Glycolysis
Cellular Respiration: 3. Oxidation of Pyruvate and the Citric Acid Cycle
Cellular Respiration: 4. Oxidative Phosphorylation
Cellular Respiration: 5. Metabolism without Oxygen
Cellular Respiration: 6. Connections of Carbohydrate, Protein, and Lipid Metabolic Pathways
Cellular Respiration: 7. Regulation of Cellular Respiration
Cellular Respiration: Key Terms
Cellular Respiration: Chapter Summary
Cellular Respiration: Visual Connection Questions
Cellular Respiration: Review Questions
Cellular Respiration: Critical Thinking Questions
Module 7 Discussion Forum
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Module 8: Photosynthesis
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Photosynthesis: 0. Introduction
Photosynthesis: 1. Overview of Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis: 2. The Light-Dependent Reactions of Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis: 3. Using Light Energy to Make Organic Molecules
Photosynthesis: Key Terms
Photosynthesis: Chapter Summary
Photosynthesis: Visual Connection Questions
Photosynthesis: Review Questions
Photosynthesis: Critical Thinking Questions
Module Discussion Forum
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Module 9: Cell Reproduction
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Cell Reproduction: 0. Introduction
Cell Reproduction: 1. Cell Division
Cell Reproduction: 2. The Cell Cycle
Cell Reproduction: 3. Control of the Cell Cycle
Cell Reproduction: 4. Cancer and the Cell Cycle
Cell Reproduction: 5. Prokaryotic Cell Division
Cell Reproduction: Key Terms
Cell Reproduction: Chapter Summary
Cell Reproduction: Visual Connection Questions
Cell Reproduction: Review Questions
Cell Reproduction: Critical Thinking Questions
Module Discussion Forum
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Module 10: Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
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Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction: 0. Introduction
Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction: 1. The Process of Meiosis
Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction: 2. Sexual Reproduction
Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction: Key Terms
Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction: Chapter Summary
Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction: Visual Connection Questions
Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction: Review Questions
Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction: Critical Thinking Questions
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Module 11: Mendel's Experiments and Heredity
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Mendel's Experiments and Heredity: 0. Introduction
Mendel's Experiments and Heredity: 1. Mendel’s Experiments and the Laws of Probability
Mendel's Experiments and Heredity: 2. Characteristics and Traits
Mendel's Experiments and Heredity: 3. Laws of Inheritance
Mendel's Experiments and Heredity: Key Terms
Mendel's Experiments and Heredity: Chapter Summary
Mendel's Experiments and Heredity: Visual Connection Questions
Mendel's Experiments and Heredity: Review Questions
Mendel's Experiments and Heredity: Critical Thinking Questions
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Module 12: Modern Understandings of Inheritance
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Modern Understandings of Inheritance: 0. Introduction
Modern Understandings of Inheritance: 1. Chromosomal Theory and Genetic Linkage
Modern Understandings of Inheritance: 2. Chromosomal Basis of Inherited Disorders
Modern Understandings of Inheritance: Key Terms
Modern Understandings of Inheritance: Chapter Summary
Modern Understandings of Inheritance: Visual Connection Questions
Modern Understandings of Inheritance: Review Questions
Modern Understandings of Inheritance: Critical Thinking Questions
Module Discussion Forum
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Module 13: DNA Structure and Function
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DNA Structure and Function: 0. Introduction
DNA Structure and Function: 1. Historical Basis of Modern Understanding
DNA Structure and Function: 2. DNA Structure and Sequencing
DNA Structure and Function: 3. Basics of DNA Replication
DNA Structure and Function: 4. DNA Replication in Prokaryotes
DNA Structure and Function: 5. DNA Replication in Eukaryotes
DNA Structure and Function: 6. DNA Repair
DNA Structure and Function: Key Terms
DNA Structure and Function: Chapter Summary
DNA Structure and Function: Visual Connection Questions
DNA Structure and Function: Review Questions
DNA Structure and Function: Critical Thinking Questions
Module Discussion Forum
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Module 14: Genes and Proteins
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Genes and Proteins: 0. Introduction
Genes and Proteins: 1. The Genetic Code
Genes and Proteins: 2. Prokaryotic Transcription
Genes and Proteins: 3. Eukaryotic Transcription
Genes and Proteins: 4. RNA Processing in Eukaryotes
Genes and Proteins: 5. Ribosomes and Protein Synthesis
Genes and Proteins: Key Terms
Genes and Proteins: Chapter Summary
Genes and Proteins: Visual Connection Questions
Genes and Proteins: Review Questions
Genes and Proteins: Critical Thinking Questions
Module Discussion Forum
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Module 15: Definition of Ethics & Societal Responsibility
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Ethics: 0. Ethics & Societal Responsibility
Ethics: 1. Ethics and Societal Responsibility: Introduction
Ethics: 2. Definition of Ethics and Societal Responsibility
Ethics: 3. History of Ethics in STEM
Ethics: 4. Atomic Fission, Albert Einstein, and the Atomic Bomb
Ethics: 5. Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment
Ethics: 6. Helsinki Protocol for Human Research
Ethics: 7. Henrietta Lacks and HeLa cells
Ethics: 8. Gene Therapy and Death in 2000
Ethics: 9. Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease 2018
Ethics: 10. Ethics of Genetic Testing and Medical Disease Diagnostics
Ethics: 11. Ethics of Gene Therapy
Ethics: 12. Ethics of DNA Testing in Forensic Science and Criminal Justice
Ethics: 13. Use of Animals & Environment and Ethics
Ethics: Key Terms
Ethics: Critical Thinking Questions
Module Discussion Forum
Module 15 Slides
Module 15 Term Assessment
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