One thing I learned in this class that helped me make connections with other coursework is the cell cycle and DNA replication (chapter 19). I currently take genetics, where we learn about genes and how traits are passed down from generation to generation. The cell cycle and DNA replication are crucial in genetics because they ensure that each daughter cell receives an exact, complete set of chromosomes, thereby maintaining genetic continuity, growth, and repair. In both courses, I studied how DNA replicates using enzymes such as helicase, primase, DNA polymerase, and ligase, as well as other materials to create a copy of a cell’s entire genome. I also went over the interphase and M phase of the cell cycle, during which cells grow and undergo checkpoints before forming two genetically identical daughter cells. It makes sense that biology connects with genetics, but even so, it was helpful to see these topics on a deeper level in cell biology.