In-Depth General Biology/UNIT 1. The Chemical Basis of Life

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If you desire to understand life, you have to learn first what makes life and how it works at the smallest levels. From atoms to DNA, this first unit seeks for you to understand the principles of chemistry and physics tha will aid you in your journey.

In this Unit, you'll learn:

  1. The Inorganic Chemistry of Life
  2. Physics of Life
  3. Water and Living Things
  4. Carbon and Organic Chemistry
  5. Carbohydrates
  6. Lipids
  7. Proteins
  8. Nucleic Acids