Biochemistry Up Close & In Person
A 22-part course with Professor Dave Explains
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- Total Time 2 hr, 24 min
- Lessons 22
- Exercises 33
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83 CQ
22 Lessons in This Course
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4 minChemistry lesson 13 CQ
It's time to start learning about all the monomers that make up large biomolecules, and the first one to learn about is the amino acid in this lesson!
It's time to start learning about all the monomers that make up large biomolecules, and the first one to learn about is the amino acid in this lesson!
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10 minChemistry lesson 26 CQ
Everyone has heard of proteins, but what are they on the molecular level? In this chemistry lesson, learn how proteins are polymers of amino acids.
Everyone has heard of proteins, but what are they on the molecular level? In this chemistry lesson, learn how proteins are polymers of amino acids.
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6 minChemistry lesson 34 CQ
What are enzymes? Why, they're nature's little factory workers. Learn how they chop up certain things and build up others in this chemistry lesson.
What are enzymes? Why, they're nature's little factory workers. Learn how they chop up certain things and build up others in this chemistry lesson.
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8 minChemistry lesson 45 CQ
Everyone knows about carbohydrates and sugars! In this chemistry, learn about the linear and cyclic forms of monosaccharides (aka carbs and sugars).
Everyone knows about carbohydrates and sugars! In this chemistry, learn about the linear and cyclic forms of monosaccharides (aka carbs and sugars).
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3 minChemistry lesson 52 CQ
Now that you know about simple sugars, learn about how these polymerize to form long polysaccharide chains like cellulose, starch, and glycogen.
Now that you know about simple sugars, learn about how these polymerize to form long polysaccharide chains like cellulose, starch, and glycogen.
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5 minChemistry lesson 63 CQ
In this chemistry lesson, learn about lipid structures and examples, then find out about saturated and unsaturated fats, and why to stay away from trans fats.
In this chemistry lesson, learn about lipid structures and examples, then find out about saturated and unsaturated fats, and why to stay away from trans fats.
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4 minChemistry lesson 73 CQ
Steroids get a pretty bad rap. In reality, this class of molecules include many vitamins, as well as cholesterol. Learn about steroids in this chemistry lesson.
Steroids get a pretty bad rap. In reality, this class of molecules include many vitamins, as well as cholesterol. Learn about steroids in this chemistry lesson.
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6 minChemistry lesson 84 CQ
A cell's membrane is the reason behind any living organism's existence. In this biochemistry lesson, learn all about the cell membrane and how it works.
A cell's membrane is the reason behind any living organism's existence. In this biochemistry lesson, learn all about the cell membrane and how it works.
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5 minChemistry lesson 93 CQ
Did you know that cells can talk to one another? Learn how sending and receiving works within the cell membrane in this biochemistry lesson.
Did you know that cells can talk to one another? Learn how sending and receiving works within the cell membrane in this biochemistry lesson.
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6 minChemistry lesson 104 CQ
What are nucleic acids and what do they have to do with DNA and RNA? In this biochemistry lesson, learn what makes up the genetic code of living organisms.
What are nucleic acids and what do they have to do with DNA and RNA? In this biochemistry lesson, learn what makes up the genetic code of living organisms.
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5 minChemistry lesson 113 CQ
Your DNA needs to be in every cell in your body, so what happens when cells divide? Learn how each new cell retains all of the pertinent genetic information.
Your DNA needs to be in every cell in your body, so what happens when cells divide? Learn how each new cell retains all of the pertinent genetic information.
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5 minChemistry lesson 123 CQ
Everyone knows that DNA is the genetic code, but what does that mean? Learn how one molecule can be a code that makes a single cell develop into organisms.
Everyone knows that DNA is the genetic code, but what does that mean? Learn how one molecule can be a code that makes a single cell develop into organisms.
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11 minChemistry lesson 136 CQ
In this biochemistry lesson, learn about the ways that your DNA can become damaged, and the strategies nature has developed to combat these risks.
In this biochemistry lesson, learn about the ways that your DNA can become damaged, and the strategies nature has developed to combat these risks.
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3 minChemistry lesson 142 CQ
In this biochemistry lesson, Professor Dave discusses some of the basics of metabolic processes, and explains ATP—the currency of cellular energy.
In this biochemistry lesson, Professor Dave discusses some of the basics of metabolic processes, and explains ATP—the currency of cellular energy.
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7 minChemistry lesson 154 CQ
Where does your body's energy come from? It's a complicated, biological process, and the first section is called glycolysis. Learn about it in this lesson.
Where does your body's energy come from? It's a complicated, biological process, and the first section is called glycolysis. Learn about it in this lesson.
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4 minChemistry lesson 163 CQ
Nature figured out a way to improve on glycolysis by stumbling upon the citric acid cycle. Learn about this effective sequel in this biochemistry lesson.
Nature figured out a way to improve on glycolysis by stumbling upon the citric acid cycle. Learn about this effective sequel in this biochemistry lesson.
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4 minChemistry lesson 173 CQ
In this lesson, learn how oxidative phosphorylation, the final stage of cellular respiration, is the one that provides the big energy payoff for the cell.
In this lesson, learn how oxidative phosphorylation, the final stage of cellular respiration, is the one that provides the big energy payoff for the cell.
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6 minBiology lesson 184 CQ
We get energy by eating other organisms, but plants don't have to do that. Learn how plants can build their own food out of water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight.
We get energy by eating other organisms, but plants don't have to do that. Learn how plants can build their own food out of water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight.
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8 minChemistry lesson 195 CQ
In this biochemistry lesson, learn about hormones and neurotransmitters, and the variety of cellular processes they regulate by communicating.
In this biochemistry lesson, learn about hormones and neurotransmitters, and the variety of cellular processes they regulate by communicating.
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5 minBiology lesson 203 CQ
Cancer is the ultimate expiration date for biological life, but what is it? How does it occur? Is there anything we can do about it? Find out in this lesson.
Cancer is the ultimate expiration date for biological life, but what is it? How does it occur? Is there anything we can do about it? Find out in this lesson.
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5 minChemistry lesson 213 CQ
Drugs of all varieties produce an incredible array of physiological effects. Learn how narcotics (like cocaine, heroine, and even caffeine) work in this lesson!
Drugs of all varieties produce an incredible array of physiological effects. Learn how narcotics (like cocaine, heroine, and even caffeine) work in this lesson!
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12 minBiology lesson 227 CQ
In this biochemistry lesson, learn about the diseases that exist, what they are on the molecular level, and the scientific strategies available to combat them.
In this biochemistry lesson, learn about the diseases that exist, what they are on the molecular level, and the scientific strategies available to combat them.
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40208 min40-part Chemistry course125 CQ
Professor Dave covers the fundamentals of chemistry with short and simple lessons on using scientific notation, balancing chemical equations, understanding atomic theory, and more.
Professor Dave covers the fundamentals of chemistry with short and simple lessons on using scientific notation, balancing chemical equations, understanding atomic theory, and more.
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46342 min46-part Chemistry course196 CQ
Organic chemistry can be complex and difficult to learn. Professor Dave makes learning organic chemistry easy with this comprehensive course that explains the basics in a structured and linear way!
Organic chemistry can be complex and difficult to learn. Professor Dave makes learning organic chemistry easy with this comprehensive course that explains the basics in a structured and linear way!
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3 minPhysics lesson2 CQ
Why should we study physics? What is the goal of physics? In this beginning physics lesson, let's reflect on the history of physics and its relevance today.
Why should we study physics? What is the goal of physics? In this beginning physics lesson, let's reflect on the history of physics and its relevance today.
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9 minMath lesson5 CQ
What are all these funny little arrows? They're vectors! And we will use them to represent every single force we discuss in physics. Learn about them now!
What are all these funny little arrows? They're vectors! And we will use them to represent every single force we discuss in physics. Learn about them now!
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524 min5-part Science course14 CQ
Volcanoes are one of the many fascinating geomorphic forces that shape our planet. Learn about the types of volcanic rock and the impact of volcanic eruptions in this earth science course.
with Darron GedgeVolcanoes are one of the many fascinating geomorphic forces that shape our planet. Learn about the types of volcanic rock and the impact of volcanic eruptions in this earth science course.
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15165 min15-part Physics course92 CQ
Physics: it's what makes us who we are—and it's how we interact with the world. This course explains in detail all you need to know about modern physics concepts, from the big bang to black holes.
with Es EinsteiniumPhysics: it's what makes us who we are—and it's how we interact with the world. This course explains in detail all you need to know about modern physics concepts, from the big bang to black holes.
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1152 min11-part Science course33 CQ
When you look up into the sky, do you ever wonder about the other planets that orbit around the Sun? This course explores our Solar System, from Mercury to the distant ice giants.
with AstronomicWhen you look up into the sky, do you ever wonder about the other planets that orbit around the Sun? This course explores our Solar System, from Mercury to the distant ice giants.
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22144 min22-part Biology course83 CQ
Biochemistry allows us to understand the large biomolecules that run every living organism. Do you want to learn about nutrition? Metabolism? Medicine and general health? This is the course for you!
Biochemistry allows us to understand the large biomolecules that run every living organism. Do you want to learn about nutrition? Metabolism? Medicine and general health? This is the course for you!
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46342 min46-part Chemistry course196 CQ
Organic chemistry can be complex and difficult to learn. Professor Dave makes learning organic chemistry easy with this comprehensive course that explains the basics in a structured and linear way!
Organic chemistry can be complex and difficult to learn. Professor Dave makes learning organic chemistry easy with this comprehensive course that explains the basics in a structured and linear way!
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553 min5-part Biology course29 CQ
Plants are able to take sunshine and water and create glucose to fuel their growth. The miraculous process by which this happens is called photosynthesis. Learn all about it in this biology course!
with Craig SavagePlants are able to take sunshine and water and create glucose to fuel their growth. The miraculous process by which this happens is called photosynthesis. Learn all about it in this biology course!
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781 min7-part Biology course43 CQ
Why in the world do snakes have hipbones? Charles Darwin sure has an answer! In this exciting biology course, follow along with Craig Savage and learn about natural selection and evolution.
with Craig SavageWhy in the world do snakes have hipbones? Charles Darwin sure has an answer! In this exciting biology course, follow along with Craig Savage and learn about natural selection and evolution.
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325 min3-part Biology course14 CQ
Preparing for the AP Biology exam? In this three-part course, get clear explanations of Darwinian evolution by natural selection, modern evolutionary theory, and the history of life on Earth.
with Bleier BiologyPreparing for the AP Biology exam? In this three-part course, get clear explanations of Darwinian evolution by natural selection, modern evolutionary theory, and the history of life on Earth.
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22144 min22-part Biology course83 CQ
Biochemistry allows us to understand the large biomolecules that run every living organism. Do you want to learn about nutrition? Metabolism? Medicine and general health? This is the course for you!
Biochemistry allows us to understand the large biomolecules that run every living organism. Do you want to learn about nutrition? Metabolism? Medicine and general health? This is the course for you!
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63 minFREEBiology courseFree20 CQ
Join conservation biologist Paul Ehrlich to explore the world's ecology, including topics like climate disruption, overpopulation, and conservation methods.
with Paul EhrlichJoin conservation biologist Paul Ehrlich to explore the world's ecology, including topics like climate disruption, overpopulation, and conservation methods.