The content of this course has lined up very well with one of my other classes: biochemistry lecture. When we were learning about proteins in this class, we were learning about them in my lecture. That alignment maintained for most… Continue Reading →

“The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.” This saying was one I’ve known since middle school but never truly understood. Now that I understand glycolysis, the TCA cycle and the ETC, I feel like a sophisticated Pooh bear!

Glucose tolerance is the body’s ability to process and metabolize glucose. In contrast, glucose intolerance is one’s inability to metabolize glucose and is associated with diabetes. The body’s glucose tolerance can vary throughout the day; however, it can be affected… Continue Reading →