BIO101: Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Upon successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:

• Describe the role of enzymes and how they perform this function.
• Recognize and explain the difference between matter and energy.
• Explain the role of cellular respiration.
• Account for the matter inputs and outputs to glycolysis, the preparatory reaction (pyruvate oxidation), the tricarboxylic acid cycle, and the electron transport system.
• Describe the source and fate of energy in glycolysis, the preparatory reaction (pyruvate oxidation), the tricarboxylic acid cycle, and the electron transport system.
• Apply the laws of thermodynamics and conservation of matter to metabolism.