Biology

Explore an extensive 8-hour biology tutorial covering fundamental concepts from macromolecules to genetics. Dive into the structure and function of lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins, understanding their roles in cellular processes. Examine cell structure, membrane dynamics, and transport mechanisms. Investigate enzyme activity, metabolism, and energy production through cellular respiration and photosynthesis. Delve into DNA replication, protein synthesis, and basic genetics. Gain a comprehensive understanding of biological processes essential for life sciences through detailed explanations and examples provided by The Organic Chemistry Tutor.

Macromolecules Review.
Lipids - Fatty Acids, Triglycerides, Phospholipids, Terpenes, Waxes, Eicosanoids.
Monosaccharides - Glucose, Fructose, Galactose, & Ribose - Carbohydrates.
Disaccharides - Sucrose, Maltose, Lactose - Carbohydrates.
Polysaccharides - Starch, Amylose, Amylopectin, Glycogen, & Cellulose - Carbohydrates.
Hydrolysis and Dehydration Synthesis Reactions.
Protein Structure - Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, & Quarternary - Biology.
Biology - Intro to Cell Structure - Quick Review!.
The Cell Membrane.
Fluid Mosaic Model of the Plasma Membrane - Phospholipid Bilayer.
Hypertonic, Hypotonic, and Isotonic Solutions.
Diffusion and Osmosis - Passive and Active Transport With Facilitated Diffusion.
Factors Affecting The Rate of Diffusion Across Cellular Membranes.
Cell Transport - Endocytosis, Exocytosis, Phagocytosis, and Pinocytosis.
Sodium Potassium Pump - Active Transport.
Enzymes - Catalysts.
Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity - pH, Temperature, Competitive and Noncompetitive Inhibition.
Metabolism, Anabolism, & Catabolism - Anabolic vs Catabolic Reactions.
Nucleosides vs Nucleotides, Purines vs Pyrimidines - Nitrogenous Bases - DNA & RNA.
ATP - Adenosine Triphosphate - Cell Energy.
ATP Cycle.
Cellular Respiration.
Kreb's Cycle.
Electron Transport Chain - ATP Synthase, Chemiosmosis, & Oxidative Phosphorylation.
Aerobic vs Anaerobic Respiration - Lactic Acid and Ethanol Fermentation.
Photosynthesis - Light Dependent Reactions and the Calvin Cycle.
DNA Replication - Leading Strand vs Lagging Strand & Okazaki Fragments.
Transcription and Translation - Protein Synthesis From DNA - Biology.
Punnett Squares - Basic Introduction.