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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?
What do the laws of thermodynamics relate to in living organisms?
What do the laws of thermodynamics relate to in living organisms?
Which process is responsible for the synthesis of proteins?
Which process is responsible for the synthesis of proteins?
Which of the following best describes competitive inhibition?
Which of the following best describes competitive inhibition?
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Which statement about cell division is correct?
Which statement about cell division is correct?
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What is the main focus of Mendelian genetics?
What is the main focus of Mendelian genetics?
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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?
What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?
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Which classification system includes six kingdoms?
Which classification system includes six kingdoms?
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What percentage of the total grading is attributed to the final exam?
What percentage of the total grading is attributed to the final exam?
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Which topic is covered in Week 8 of the course schedule?
Which topic is covered in Week 8 of the course schedule?
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In the laboratory exercises, which system is NOT mentioned?
In the laboratory exercises, which system is NOT mentioned?
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What is the main focus of the laboratory report regarding histology?
What is the main focus of the laboratory report regarding histology?
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During which week is the first midterm exam scheduled?
During which week is the first midterm exam scheduled?
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Which topic falls under the subject of metabolic introduction?
Which topic falls under the subject of metabolic introduction?
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Which process is associated with both meiosis and sexual reproduction in the course outline?
Which process is associated with both meiosis and sexual reproduction in the course outline?
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What is the main focus of Week 12 in the course schedule?
What is the main focus of Week 12 in the course schedule?
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Study Notes
Biology For Science Students (10201119)
- Course is compulsory for students at An-Najah National University, Faculty of Agriculture and Vet Med, Department of Vet
- This course provides a comprehensive introduction to biological principles from the cellular level to the ecosystem level
- Course objectives:
- Recognize and understand the properties of major biological molecules
- Understand the characteristics of living things and their classification
- Understand the function of cellular organelles and cell membranes
- Understand the laws of thermodynamics and their relation to living things
- Understand enzyme-catalyzed reactions, including competitive and non-competitive inhibition
- Understand cellular energy harvesting, photosynthesis, and respiration
- Understand cell cycles, mitosis, and meiosis
- Understand principles of Mendelian genetics, heredity, and population genetics
- Understand protein synthesis and biotechnology
- Understand systematics and the six-kingdom system of classification
- Understand biological diversity within prokaryotes
- Intended learning outcomes:
- Explain the chemical basis of life
- Understand the structure and functions of the cell
- Discuss metabolic processes in living organisms
- Understand reproductive processes and cell division
- Understand basic genetics concepts and biotechnology
- Understand the mechanism of evolution and biological diversity
- Understand taxonomy, form, and functions of animals
- Course textbook: Biology, 8th edition by Campell N.A., Reece, J.B., Urry, L.A., Cain, M.I., Wasserman, P.V., Minorsky, P.V., and Jackson, R.B.
- Course assessment:
- Midterm Exams (25%)
- Laboratory reports, quizzes, and final exam (50%)
- Other criteria (Research, Discussion..etc) (25%)
- Course delivery:
- Weekly breakdown of topics:
- Week 1: Structure and function of large biological molecules
- Week 2: A tour of the cell
- Week 3: Membrane structure and function
- Week 4: The cell cycle and cell division
- Week 5: Meiosis and sexual reproduction
- Week 6: An introduction to metabolism
- Week 7: MIDTERM EXAM 1
- Week 8: Cellular respiration: harvesting chemical energy
- Week 9: Photosynthesis
- Week 10: Mendel and the gene idea
- Week 11: From gene to protein and regulation of gene expression and biotechnology
- Week 12: The origin of species. Phylogeny and tree of life.
- Week 13: MIDTERM EXAM 2
- Week 14: Bacteria, archaea and protists
- Week 15: Invertebrates and vertebrates
- Week 16: Final Exam
- Weekly breakdown of topics:
Biology Laboratory (10201120)
- Covers practical exercises related to the Biology course
- Exercises include:
- Introduction and Orientation
- The Microscope
- The Cell
- Cell Division: Mitosis
- Cell Division: Meiosis and Reproductive Processes
- The Circulatory System
- The Respiratory System
- The Digestive System
- The Urinary System
- The Endocrine System
- Histology: Epithelial Tissues
- Histology: Connective Tissues
- Histology: Muscular and Nervous Tissues
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This quiz covers the fundamental biological principles essential for students in the Faculty of Agriculture and Vet Med at An-Najah National University. It encompasses topics from cellular structures, energy processes, genetics, to ecosystem dynamics. Students will be tested on their understanding of major biological molecules, laws of thermodynamics, enzyme functions, and more.
