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Advanced Biology 1
Learn more about the cell theory, cell structure, and cell life cycle with this free Advanced Biology course.
Description
This online biology course will give you an introduction to cell theory and cell survival. It will discuss the main activities and principles of cells, as well as the main types of cells, particularly prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. It will also give an introduction to cellular respiration and cover topics such as aerobic respiration, anaerobic respiration, and the ADP/ATP system. The course will also cover the molecules that are found in cells, such as lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.
Next, you will study the structure and functions of enzymes, the inorganic materials such as minerals and carbon dioxide, the structure and function of membranes, and the cell life cycle. The course will also cover the basal metabolic rate, homeostasis, photosynthesis, diseases caused by worm, fungi, arthropods, and other pathogens, the transmission of pathogens and parasites in animals and plants, the nervous system, plant hormones and their actions, experimental methods and design, and more.
Did you know that the largest cells found in nature are ostrich eggs? If you want to learn more about cell biology, this free online Advanced Biology course is perfect for you. It is particularly suitable for any student of biology at the second level, or anyone who wants to gain more knowledge and understanding of the biological world around us. So, have a look at the course and start learning about the amazing structural and functional unit of every living organism in the world.
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Upon completion of this course you will be able to: - Describe the meaning and principles of cell theory; - Identify different kinds of cells such as eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells; - Define and describe cellular, aerobic and anaerobic respiration; - Describe ADP/ATP system and its advantages; - Identify the molecules found in cells such as vitamins, nucleic acids, lipids, proteins, organic compounds and carbohydrates; - and display a good knowledge of enzymes, the life cycle, basal metabolic rate, homeostasis, photosynthesis, disease, the nervous system.
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