BIO 1140 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology

3 units
Biology
Faculty of Science
Origin of life. Structure and varieties of cells. The cytoskeleton and the extracellular matrix. Movements within and by cells including muscles. The cell cycle and reproduction. The fundamentals of molecular biology including replication, transcription and translation. Membrane transport. Previously BIO 1110.

Components:

Laboratory
Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: 4U Biology or BIO 1109 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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