This module provides a "skill check" with questions for students to gauge their general understanding of energy and enzymes. Also contained are six content modules on the following: Energy in Metabolism Laws of Thermodynamics Free Energy ATP and reaction coupling Introduction to Enzymes Enzyme Regulation Content modules include videos, articles, figures, and illustrations, though...

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In this activity, students are exposed to some of the most significant biomolecules currently exploited by technology and identify their natural origins. They also explain the significance of the roles these biomolecules play in nature, as well as for humans. Specifically, students work to develop a logical process for a real-life application of biotechnology (insulin production) using knowledge...

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These are a series of workshops designed to help students connect biological concepts from lecture to the SEA-PHAGES lab experience.

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This module provides a "skill check" with questions for students to gauge their general understanding of the major classes of biological macromolecules. Also contained are five content modules on the following: Macromolecules (introduction) Carbohydrates Lipids Nucleic Acids Proteins Content modules include videos, articles, figures, and illustrations, though the majority are...

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Through this tutorial, students will gain an understanding of the procedures for measuring enzyme activity, using the specific example of an assay for the bacterial enzyme, β-galactosidase.

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