Table of contents

1. Introduction to Biology2h 40m
2. Chemistry3h 40m
3. Water1h 26m
4. Biomolecules2h 23m
5. Cell Components2h 26m
6. The Membrane2h 31m
7. Energy and Metabolism2h 0m
8. Respiration2h 40m
9. Photosynthesis2h 49m
10. Cell Signaling59m
11. Cell Division2h 47m
12. Meiosis2h 0m
13. Mendelian Genetics4h 44m
14. DNA Synthesis2h 27m
15. Gene Expression3h 20m
16. Regulation of Expression3h 31m
17. Viruses37m
- Viruses
  37m
18. Biotechnology2h 58m
19. Genomics17m
- Genomes
  17m
20. Development1h 5m
21. Evolution3h 1m
22. Evolution of Populations3h 52m
23. Speciation1h 37m
24. History of Life on Earth2h 6m
25. Phylogeny2h 31m
26. Prokaryotes4h 59m
27. Protists1h 12m
28. Plants1h 22m
29. Fungi36m
- Fungi
  19m
- Fungi Reproduction
  17m
30. Overview of Animals34m
- Overview of Animals
  34m
31. Invertebrates1h 2m
32. Vertebrates50m
33. Plant Anatomy1h 3m
34. Vascular Plant Transport2m
- Water Potential
  2m
35. Soil37m
- Soil and Nutrients
  20m
- Nitrogen Fixation
  16m
36. Plant Reproduction47m
- Flowers
  33m
- Seeds
  14m
37. Plant Sensation and Response1h 9m
38. Animal Form and Function1h 19m
39. Digestive System10m
- Digestion
  3m
- Blood Sugar Homeostasis
  7m
40. Circulatory System1h 57m
41. Immune System1h 12m
42. Osmoregulation and Excretion50m
- Osmoregulation and Excretion
  50m
43. Endocrine System4m
- Endocrine System
  4m
44. Animal Reproduction2m
- Animal Reproduction
  2m
45. Nervous System55m
- Neurons and Action Potentials
  8m
- Central and Peripheral Nervous System
  46m
46. Sensory Systems46m
- Sensory System
  46m
47. Muscle Systems23m
- Musculoskeletal System
  23m
48. Ecology3h 11m
49. Animal Behavior28m
- Animal Behavior
  28m
50. Population Ecology3h 41m
51. Community Ecology2h 46m
52. Ecosystems2h 36m
53. Conservation Biology24m
- Conservation Biology
  24m

26. Prokaryotes

Prokaryotic Metabolism

General Biology

26. Prokaryotes

Prokaryotic Metabolism

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Multiple Choice

Biofilms are an example of __________.

scientific videos

multicellularity in prokaryotes

pure cultures representing a single prokaryotic species

sites of intense nitrogen fixation by prokaryotes

metabolic cooperation among prokaryotic species

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Understand the concept of biofilms: Biofilms are complex communities of microorganisms that adhere to surfaces and are embedded in a self-produced extracellular matrix. They can include multiple species of bacteria and other microorganisms.

Recognize the nature of biofilms: Biofilms are not pure cultures; they often consist of multiple species, which means they are not representing a single prokaryotic species.

Consider the role of biofilms in multicellularity: While biofilms demonstrate some characteristics of multicellularity, they are more about cooperation among different species rather than a single organism's multicellular structure.

Evaluate the function of biofilms in nitrogen fixation: Although some biofilms may be involved in nitrogen fixation, this is not a defining characteristic of all biofilms.

Identify the correct description: Biofilms are best described as sites of metabolic cooperation among prokaryotic species, where different species work together to survive and thrive in various environments.