Biology foundations
An introduction to biology along with a review of the chemistry basics to help you understand the beauty of life!
This course contains 4 segments:
Biology and the scientific method
How do biologists study the world around them? Learn about the scientific method, experiments, and other tools scientists use to test their ideas and make discoveries.
Important molecules for biology
There's an old saying, "You are what you eat." In some senses, this is literally true! When we eat food, we take in the large biological molecules found in the food, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (such as fats), and nucleic acids (such as DNA), and use them to power our cells and build our bodies. Review the different types of macromolecules and what they are made up of.
Water and life
Where would we be without water? Well, we probably wouldn't exist at all! Review the properties of water including its hydrogen bonding, and learn why it's a key ingredient for biological systems of all sizes.
pH, acids, and bases
Review the acid-base chemistry that takes place in water (and in your own body)!
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| Cost | Free |
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| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
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| Rating | Not enough ratings |
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| Length | 4 segments |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | Free |
| From | Khan Academy |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Tags | Science |
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