Cell Biology: Structure, Function, and Processes (4-part series - Enhanced DVD)

The complete explanation of cell biology is made using animation. This is a four-part series, with each segment being about twenty to twenty-two minutes long.

The first segment is called Cell Structure and Function. It covers the following topics:

• The structure and function of the plasma cell membrane, flagellum, cilia, the nucleus, the nucleolus, the nuclear envelope, cytosol and cytoplasm, the rough endoplasmic reticulum, the smooth endoplasmic reticulum, the golgi apparatus, ribosome, lysosome, the vacuole, peroxisome, mitochondria, and the cell wall.
• Plant cells are compared to animal cells to show the structure and function of plant cell vacuoles, plant cell peroxisomes, and chloroplasts.

The second segment is called Cell Metabolism and Respiration. It covers the following topics:

• Enzymes, which convert nutrients into energy.
• Catabolic reactions involving glucose, adenosine triphosphate (ATP), amino acids, protein, and lipids.
• Glycolysis, which is the first step to make energy from glucose.
• The Krebs cycle, which is the second step to make energy from glucose.
• And the third step involving the electron transport chain, which also creates byproducts from respiration.
• Fermentation, which produces glucose in conditions having low oxygen levels.
• The function of anabolism.

The third segment is called Cell Division and Growth. It covers the following topics:

• Cell division, mitosis, chromosomes, and histones.
• Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
• Cytokinesis and gametes.
• Meiosis.
• Apoptosis and cancer.

The fourth segment is called Stem Cells and Cellular Differentiation. It covers the following topics:

• Cellular differentiation.
• Stem cells.
• Gene expression and epigenetics.
• Stem cell potency and uses in medicine.
• Tissue regeneration using adult stem cells.
• Embryonic stem cells.
• Allogeneic cells and autologous cells.
• Induced pluripotent stem cells.

This comprehensive presentation is great to use to stimulate discussions about genetics.

Cell Biology: Structure, Function, and Processes

• Enhanced DVD
• ISBN: 978-0-81608-994-9
• Run Time: 85 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2014
• CC
• Public performance rights included