Learn the basics of biology. Biology is the study of living things and the most basic living thing is the cell. This module focuses on cell structure, composition and function and highlights how knowledge of cells is utilized to create products. The biotechnology industry seeks to understand cell structure and function to create drugs, biofuels, pest-resistant crops and many other products. To understand the biotech industry you must have a basic knowledge of cells.

Purchase the entire 8 module course entitled Biotech Primer’s BioPrinciples Online Course to gain a complete understanding of the science and technology that drives the biotechnology industry.

You will learn:
•Cell types and when / why they are used by the biotechnology industry
•Cell structure and which cell structures are targeted by drugs to prevent disease
•Cell functions and how cell functions are manipulated to create biotech products

Module sections:
•Cell Characteristics
•Cell Components
•Chemical Composition of Cells
•Cell Functions

Module details:
•Interactive animation
•Listen to narration and read subscripts synchronized with animation
•Quizzes to check understanding
•Downloadable transcript and Glossary of Biotech Terms
•Running time one hour
•Purchase the entire 8 module course entitled Biotech Primer’s BioPrinciples Online Course to gain a complete understanding of the science and technology that drives the biotechnology industry