20 notes in this chapter

Biology MOC

Core biology vocabulary spanning cells, genetics, evolution, plant life, physiology, and ecology. Each note has: definition, how it works, an illustrated diagram, why it matters, related terms, and a concrete example.

Cell Biology

• Cell Structure and Organelles
• Cell Membrane and Transport
• Cellular Respiration
• Mitosis and Meiosis

Genetics

• DNA Structure and Replication
• Protein Synthesis (Transcription and Translation)
• DNA Mutation and Genetic Variation
• Mendelian Genetics and Punnett Squares

Evolution

• Natural Selection and Evolution
• Phylogenetics and Classification (Taxonomy)

Botany (Plant Biology)

• Photosynthesis
• Plant Anatomy (Roots, Stems, and Leaves)
• Plant Reproduction and Flower Structure
• Seed Germination and Plant Growth
• Transpiration and Plant Water Transport
• Plant Hormones and Tropisms

Physiology

• Homeostasis and Feedback Loops
• The Human Circulatory System
• Enzymes and Biological Catalysis

Ecology

• Ecosystems, Food Webs, and Energy Flow