Cell Structure & function FF
Categories: NEET Biology

About Course
- This course is an integral part of the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) curriculum, an entrance test for students seeking admission to Indian undergraduate medical and dental courses. This course is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of the structure and function of cells, the building blocks of all living things.
- This course covers a wide variety of topics such as cell theory, properties of living cells, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure, plant and animal cells, cell envelopes, organelles, cytoskeleton, nuclei, biomolecules, enzymes, and cell degradation. deal with the topic. Students will learn about the structure and function of various cellular components including the plasma membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, mitochondria, lysosomes, vacuoles, and endomembrane system. You can also understand the importance of cell division in growth, development, tissue repair, and regeneration.
- The knowledge and skills gained in this course will help NEETs understand the fundamental biological processes that occur at the cellular level. This understanding is critical to successful neat testing, as questions about cell structure and function are often asked. In addition, this course helps students lay a solid foundation in biology that will benefit their future studies and careers in the medical and healthcare fields.
What Will You Learn?
- As NEET candidates, it is essential to study the topic of cell structure and function to fully understand the basic units of life. In this topic, you will learn the basic concept of cell theory that cells are the building blocks of all living things.
- You will explore the properties of living cells and the unique features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. One of the main focuses of this topic is to understand the structure and function of various organelles within the cell.
- You will learn about the ultrastructure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including cell envelopes, cell membranes, and cell walls. Furthermore, we explore the structure and function of various organelles, including the endomembrane system, lysosomes, mitochondria, ribosomes, plastids and microbodies. Another important aspect of this topic is understanding the role of the cytoskeleton, cilia, flagella, and centrioles in cell motility, sensory perception, and cell division.
- You will also learn about the structure and function of the nucleus, including its role in regulating DNA replication, transcription, and gene expression. Additionally, this topic describes the chemical constituents of living cells such as biomolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and enzymes. Learn about the properties and mechanisms of enzymatic action, as well as different types of enzymes and how they are regulated.
- Finally, we will learn about the importance of cellular structure and function in cellular processes such as energy production, protein synthesis, and membrane trafficking. You will also understand the importance of cell division in growth, development, tissue repair and regeneration.
- Overall, the study of "cell structure and function" is essential for NEET candidates to gain a deep understanding of the basic units of life, which is essential for success in the fields of medical and biological sciences.
Course Content
1. Cell Theory and Cell as the Basic Unit of Life
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Introduction
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Definition of cell theory
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Characteristics of living cells
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Cell as the fundamental unit of life
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2. Structure of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
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Ultrastructure of prokaryotic cells, including cell wall, plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleoid, and ribosomes
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Ultrastructure of eukaryotic cells, including plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, organelles, and cytoskeleton
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Comparison of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
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3. Plant and Animal Cell
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Unique features of plant cells
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Unique features of animal cells
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Comparison of plant and animal cells
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4. Cell Envelope, Cell Membrane, and Cell Wall
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Overview of the cell envelope and its importance to cell function
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Overview of the cell membrane and its importance to cell function
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Historical perspective of the cell membrane
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Fluid Mosaic Model of cell membrane
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Overview of phospholipids
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Phospholipid bilayer formation
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Membrane fluidity and permeability
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Factors that affect membrane fluidity
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Overview of membrane proteins
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Integral membrane proteins
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Peripheral membrane proteins
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Functions of membrane proteins
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Membrane protein diffusion and mobility
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Selective permeability
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Passive transport processes
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Diffusion, osmosis, and facilitated diffusion
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Active transport processes
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Membrane potential and electrochemical gradients
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Membrane Specializations: An overview
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Microvilli, cilia, and flagella
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Tight junctions and desmosomes
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Gap junctions and plasmodesmata
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Cell-cell communication
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Cell wall: An Overview
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Composition and Structure of Cell Wall
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Function of Cell Wall
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Cell Wall in Bacteria
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Cell Wall in Plants
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Cell Wall in Fungi
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5. Cell Organelles: Structure and Function
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Introduction
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Endomembrane System
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6. Endoplasmic reticulum
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Introduction to Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Historical Overview of Endoplasmic Reticulum Discovery
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Types of Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Structure and Composition of Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Membrane Structure of Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Protein Composition of Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Morphology of Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Function of Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Protein Synthesis and Folding
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Lipid Biosynthesis and Metabolism
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Calcium Homeostasis
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Detoxification and Drug Metabolism
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Endoplasmic Reticulum and Cellular Processes
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Role in Protein Secretion and Membrane Biogenesis
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Involvement in Cell Signaling and Stress Response
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7. Bonus Lessons on Endoplasmic reticulum
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Endoplasmic Reticulum-Related Diseases and Pathologies
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Protein Folding Diseases and ER Stress Response
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Disorders of Lipid Metabolism
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Viral Infection and ER-Related Pathogenesis
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8. Golgi Bodies
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Introduction to Golgi Bodies
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History of Golgi Bodies
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Importance of Golgi Bodies in Eukaryotic Cells
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Evolution and Diversity of Golgi Bodies
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Morphology and Ultrastructure of Golgi Bodies
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Composition and Membrane Dynamics of Golgi Bodies
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Post-translational Modifications and Processing in Golgi Bodies
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Functions of Golgi Bodies
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Protein and Lipid Sorting and Trafficking
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Glycosylation and Glycoprotein Processing
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Formation of Lysosomes and Secretory Vesicles
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9. Bonus lessons on Golgi Body
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Golgi-Associated Diseases and Pathways
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Golgi-Related Disorders and Pathologies
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Viral and Bacterial Interactions with Golgi Bodies
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Golgi-Mediated Signaling and Cellular Processes
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10. Lysosomes
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Introduction to Lysosomes
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Historical Background and Discovery of Lysosomes
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Structure of Lysosomes
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Lysosomal Biogenesis
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Formation and Maturation of Lysosomes
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Types of Lysosomal Enzymes
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Function and Types of Lysosomal Membrane Proteins
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Lysosomal Degradation Pathways
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Autophagy
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Types of Autophagy
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Mechanisms of Autophagy
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Endocytosis
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Mechanisms of Endocytosis
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Role of Lysosomes in Endocytosis
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11. Bonus lessons on Lysosome
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Lysosomes and Disease
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Lysosomal Dysfunction in Disease
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Lysosomal Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Lysosomal Dysfunction in Cancer
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Lysosomal Storage Disorders
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12. Vacuoles
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Introduction to Vacuoles
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Importance of Vacuoles in Cells
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Types and Structure of Vacuoles
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Plant Vacuoles
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Types of Plant Vacuoles
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Structure and Function of Plant Vacuoles
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Animal Vacuoles
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Types of Animal Vacuoles
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Structure and Function of Animal Vacuoles
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13. Mitochondria
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Introduction to Mitochondria
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History and Discovery of Mitochondria
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Importance of Mitochondria in Cells
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Structure of Mitochondria
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Outer and Inner Mitochondrial Membranes
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Mitochondrial Matrix
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Mitochondrial DNA
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Functions of Mitochondria
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Energy Production and Metabolism
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Oxidative Phosphorylation and Electron Transport Chain
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Citric Acid Cycle and Beta-Oxidation
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Calcium Homeostasis
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Biogenesis and Dynamics of Mitochondria
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14. Bonus lessons on Mitochondria
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Mitochondrial Diseases
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Mitochondrial Diseases
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Mitochondria and Human Health
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Mitochondria in Aging and Age-Related Diseases
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Mitochondria and Cancer
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15. Ribosomes
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Introduction to Ribosomes
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History of Ribosome Discovery
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Structure of Ribosomes
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Function of Ribosomes
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Role of Ribosomes in Protein Synthesis
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Types of Ribosomes
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Structure and Function of Prokaryotic Ribosomes
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Structure and Function of Eukaryotic Ribosomes
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Differences between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Ribosomes
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16. Bonus lessons on Ribosomes
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Ribosome Biogenesis
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Ribosomal Diseases
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Ribosomes in Biotechnology
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17. Plastids
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Introduction
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History and Evolution of Plastids
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Structure and Composition of Plastids
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Types of Plastids
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Functions of Plastids
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18. Microbodies
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Introduction to Microbodies
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History and Discovery of Microbodies
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Importance of Microbodies
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Types of Microbodies
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Peroxisomes: Characteristics and Functions
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Biogenesis and Maintenance of Peroxisomes
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Glyoxysomes: Characteristics and Functions
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Biogenesis and Maintenance of Glyoxysomes
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19. Bonus lessons on Microbodies
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Role of Microbodies in Cellular Metabolism
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Peroxisomal Oxidation
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Glyoxylate Cycle
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Role of Microbodies in Stress Responses
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20. Cytoskeleton, Cilia, Flagella, and Centrioles
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Introduction to the Cytoskeleton
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Components of the Cytoskeleton
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Microfilaments: Definition and Structure
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Functions of Microfilaments
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Examples of Microfilament-based Processes
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Intermediate Filaments: Definition and Structure
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Functions of Intermediate Filaments
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Examples of Intermediate Filament-based Processes
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Microtubules: Definition and Structure
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Functions of Microtubules
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Examples of Microtubule-based Processes
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Cilia and Flagella: Definition and Structure
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Functions of Cilia and Flagella
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Examples of Cilia and Flagella-based Processes
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Centrioles and Basal Bodies
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Structure of Centrioles and Basal Bodies
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Functions of Centrioles and Basal Bodies
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Examples of Centriole and Basal Body-based Processes
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21. Bonus lessons on Cytoskeleton
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Regulation of the Cytoskeleton
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Molecular Mechanisms of Cytoskeletal Regulation
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Examples of Cytoskeletal Regulation in Development and Disease
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22. Nucleus
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Introduction to the Nucleus
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Historical Background
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Function of the Nucleus
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Components of the Nucleus
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Structure of the Nuclear Membrane
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Functions of the Nuclear Membrane
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Structure of Chromatin
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Types of Chromatin
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Functions of Chromatin
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Structure of Nucleolus
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Types of Nucleolus
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Functions of Nucleolus
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Structure of Nuclear Pores
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Functions of Nuclear Pores
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Structure of Nuclear Envelope
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Functions of Nuclear Envelope
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23. Bonus lessons on Nucleus
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Regulation of Gene Expression
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Mechanisms of Gene Expression Regulation
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Nuclear Import and Export
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Mechanisms of Nuclear Import and Export
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Implications of Nuclear Import and Export
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24. Chemical Constituents of Living Cells: Biomolecules
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Introduction
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Importance of biomolecules in living organisms
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25. Proteins
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Proteins: An Introduction
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Importance of Proteins in Biological Systems
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Amino Acids and Their Properties
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Classification of Amino Acids
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Essential and Non-essential Amino Acids
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Protein Structure
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Primary Structure of Proteins
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Secondary Structure of Proteins
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Tertiary Structure of Proteins
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Quaternary Structure of Proteins
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Protein Classification
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Classification of Proteins by Structure
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Classification of Proteins by Function
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Enzymes as a Class of Proteins
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26. Bonus lessons on Protein
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Protein Folding
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Chaperones and Chaperonins
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Denaturation of Proteins
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Importance of Protein Folding and Denaturation
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27. Carbohydrates: Structure and Function
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Overview of Carbohydrates
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Importance of Carbohydrates in Biological Systems
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Classification of Carbohydrate
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Monosaccharides: Definition and Structure
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Stereochemistry of Monosaccharides
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Common Monosaccharides in Nature
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Disaccharides and Oligosaccharides
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Definition and Structure of Disaccharides and Oligosaccharides
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Common Disaccharides and Oligosaccharides in Nature
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Functions and Roles of Disaccharides and Oligosaccharides in Biological Systems
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Polysaccharides: Definition and Structure of Polysaccharides
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Classification of Polysaccharides
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Functions and Roles of Polysaccharides in Biological Systems
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28. Bonus lessons on Carbohydrates
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Carbohydrate Derivatives: Definition and Types
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Examples of Carbohydrate Derivatives and Their Functions
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Carbohydrates in Energy Metabolism
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Carbohydrates in Biosynthesis and Structural Support
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Carbohydrate Disorders and Diseases
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29. Lipids
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Definition and Importance of Lipids
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Structure of Lipids
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Composition of Lipids
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Molecular Structure of Lipids
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Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Properties of Lipids
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Fatty Acids: Structure and Classification
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Fatty Acid Synthesis
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Roles of Fatty Acids in Metabolism
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Triglycerides: Structure and Properties
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Biosynthesis and Catabolism of Triglycerides
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Physiological Roles of Triglycerides
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Phospholipids: Structure and Properties
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Biosynthesis and Catabolism of Phospholipids
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Functions of Phospholipids in Biological Systems
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Steroids: Structure and Properties
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Biosynthesis and Catabolism of Steroids
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Physiological Roles of Steroids in Living Organisms
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Classification of Lipids
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Simple and Complex Lipids
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Saturated and Unsaturated Fatty Acids
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Neutral and Polar Lipids
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30. Bonus lessons on Lipids
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Lipid Metabolism
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Lipid Digestion and Absorption
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Transport and Distribution of Lipids in the Body
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Lipid Oxidation and Energy Production
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31. Nucleic Acids
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Introduction to Nucleic Acids
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Discovery and Historical Development of Nucleic Acids
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Types of Nucleic Acids
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DNA: Structure & Chemical Composition
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Functions of DNA
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RNA: Structure & Chemical Composition
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Functions of RNA
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32. Bonus lessons on Nucleic Acids
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Applications of Nucleic Acids
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DNA Sequencing and Analysis
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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Gene Editing and Genetic Engineering
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33. Enzymes
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Introduction to Enzymes
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History of Enzyme Discovery
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Importance of Enzymes in Biology
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Types of Enzymes
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Oxidoreductases
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Transferases
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Hydrolases
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Lyases
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Isomerases
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Ligases
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Enzyme Structure
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Enzyme Function
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Enzyme Specificity
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Enzyme Saturation
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Enzyme Inhibition
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Enzyme Action
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Enzyme-Substrate Complex
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Enzyme Catalysis
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Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity
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Enzyme Regulation
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34. Bonus lessons on Enzyme
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Enzyme Kinetics
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Michaelis-Menten Kinetics
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Lineweaver-Burk Plot
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Enzyme Inhibition and Kinetics
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Applications of Enzymes
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35. Cell division: Cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis and their significance
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Introduction to Cell Division
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The Cell Cycle: An Introduction
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Importance of Cell Division in Living Organisms
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36. The Cell Cycle
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The Cell Cycle: An Introduction
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Stages of the Cell Cycle (Interphase, Mitosis, and Cytokinesis)
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Regulation of the Cell Cycle
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Significance of the Cell Cycle
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37. Mitosis
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Introduction
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Phases of Mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase)
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Significance of Mitosis
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Comparison of Mitosis in Animal and Plant Cells
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38. Meiosis
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Introduction
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Phases of Meiosis (Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I, Telophase I, Prophase II, Metaphase II, Anaphase II, Telophase II)
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Significance of Meiosis
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Comparison of Meiosis in Animal and Plant Cells
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Comparison of Mitosis and Meiosis
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39. Bonus lessons on Cell Division
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Aberrations in Cell Division
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Causes of Aberrations in Cell Division
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Effects of Aberrations in Cell Division
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Examples of Aberrations in Cell Division
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Aberrations in Cell Division and Cancer
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Applications of Cell Division
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