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Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 2022-23 
    
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BIO 252 - Principles of Cell Biology

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Course Description: This course examines the biology of cells, the basic unit of life on Earth. The course addresses several central themes in cellular biology, including: the biomolecular structure of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids; cellular division and replication; the transport of proteins and other macromolecules within cells; the compartmentalization of cellular metabolism; the functions of organelles in eukaryotic cells; signaling between and within cells; and cellular differentiation. Students will use cellular biology techniques in the laboratory to aid in their learning.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIO 131 and BIO 132 with a grade of C or better. Completion of CHE 151 with a grade of C or better.
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