BIO-105: Cellular biology and biochemistry for engineers

Lectures in this course (61)

Covers the measurement of genetic distance between two loci through phenotype analysis.

Explores cell signaling pathways, hormone actions, red hair genetics, hair color determination, and food intake regulation.

Explores the hypothalamus' role in regulating food intake and the impact of Mc4R mutations on obesity.

Explores genetic mutations affecting weight regulation and gene expression in mice.

Explores RNA polymerases, ATP production, DNA repair, and UV light effects on DNA.

Explores genetic inheritance, molecular analysis, and disorders like colorblindness.

Explores the Gorter & Grendel experiment demonstrating the lipid bilayer structure of the plasma membrane.

Covers the Frye & Edidin experiment studying membrane protein distribution.

Explores plasma membrane permeability, osmosis, ion channels, and membrane potential in cells.

Explores the structure and function of proteins, emphasizing their diverse roles in living organisms.

Explores protein hydropathy analysis using ProtScale tool for human beta globin and aquaporin 1.

Explores the prediction of transmembrane domains in proteins and the evolutionary aspects of potassium channels.

Discusses resting membrane potential, ion channels, and the Na+/K+ pump.

Explores energy generation in cells through respiration and photosynthesis, emphasizing ATP synthesis and metabolic pathways.

Explores ATP synthesis through glycolysis, fermentation, oxidation pathways, and oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria.

Explores cellular respiration, energy production from glucose, ATP synthesis, and metabolism of fuel sources.

Covers the structure of nucleotides, DNA, RNA, base pairing, and protein synthesis.

Explores bacterial replication, emphasizing the importance of understanding PCR and the prevalence of microorganisms in our environment.

Explores DNA replication enzymes, including DNA polymerase and helicase, and introduces the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).

Covers the process of DNA replication and the roles of DNA polymerase.

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