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General Biology II
Allgemeine Biologie II
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:22:12
Abstract
Basics of biochemistry (macromolecules, membranes, cellular structures, metabolism), molecular genetics (gene expression and its regulation; from gene to protein), and physiology of higher plants (structure, growth, development, nutrition, transport, reproduction)
Objective
The understanding of basic concepts of molecular biology and physiology.
Content
How cells function at the level of molecules and higher structures. Molecular processes during gene expression. Plant physiology. The following Campbell chapters will be covered: Week 1-5: 5 Biological macromolecules and lipids 7 Cell structure and function 8 Cell membranes 10 Respiration: introduction to metabolism 10 Cell respiration 11 Photosynthetic processes Week 6-9: 16 Nucleic acids and inheritance 17 Expression of genes 18 Control of gene expression 19 DNA Technology Week 9-13: 35 Plant Structure and Growth 36 Transport in vascular plants 37 Plant nutrition 38 Reproduction of flowering plants 39 Plants signal and behavior
Resources
Lecture Notes
No script
Literature
Campbell, Reece et al: "Biologie" (12th global edition); Pearson 2021.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 150 minutes
- Aids
- Keine Hilfsmittel (Ausnahme: Fachneutrales Wörterbuch für nicht deutsch sprechende Studierende)
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Allgemeine Biologie II |
|
4 h weekly |