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1
| Describe the structure and function of the cell membrane. |
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2
| Explain the mechanisms of transport across the cell membrane. |
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3
| Define homeostasis and explain the characteristics and regulation of body fluids. |
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4
| Describe the basic intercellular signaling mechanisms and explain cellular signal transduction |
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5
| Define membrane and action potentials and explain electrical dynamics in excitable cells. |
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6
| Explain the laws of thermodynamics and principles of bioenergetics in biological systems. |
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7
| Describe the structure, function, and kinetics of enzymes and their role in catalyzing reactions. |
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8
| Explain the major metabolic pathways and their regulation within the cell. |
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9
| Describe the metabolism of nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins and lipids, and discuss the metabolic effects of vitamins and micronutrients, including emerging approaches such as omics technologies. |
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10
| Explain the formation of gametes, the stages of fertilization, and early embryonic development including zygote, blastocyst formation, and implantation. |
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11
| Describe the formation of the bilaminar and trilaminar embryonic disc, neurulation, and early organ system development. |
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12
| Explain the role of extra-embryonic structures and describe the types and properties of stem cells. |
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13
| Perform basic laboratory measurements related to metabolism, including glucose and cholesterol assays |