This course is designed to thoroughly prepare students for the biology entrance exams required by Hungarian universities, particularly for programs in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine. It covers essential topics in biology, from molecular structures to genetic inheritance, providing the foundational knowledge needed for exam success.

Topics Covered:

1. Atoms, Molecules & Life’s Basis: Explore the building blocks of life, focusing on organic compounds such as carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and their roles in the structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids.
2. Cell Biology: Study the characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including cell organelles, the endomembrane system, and the structure of the nucleus.
3. Cell Membrane & Dynamics: Understand the physiology of cell membranes, the cytoplasm, the cytoskeleton, membrane transport mechanisms, and specialized membrane structures.
4. Cell Communication: Delve into how cells communicate and signal, as well as the structure and function of the extracellular matrix.
5. Biological Energy Transformations: Learn about enzymes, their functions, biocatalysis, and the regulation of enzyme activity in biological processes.
6. Metabolic Pathways: Study aerobic and anaerobic energy pathways, focusing on the citric acid cycle, terminal oxidation, ATP formation, and the electron transport chain.
7. Energy Yield Comparisons: Compare energy yields and investments of various metabolic pathways, with a focus on mitochondria and the electron transport systems.
8. Cell Cycle: Understand cell division through mitosis and meiosis, and their significance in growth and reproduction.
9. DNA & Heredity: Examine the structure and function of DNA, including replication, mutation, and repair, and its role in heredity.
10. Gene Expression: Study the journey from DNA to protein, covering RNA, transcription, the genetic code, translation, and protein modifications. Explore mutations and mutagenesis.
11. Mendelian Genetics: Understand genotype and phenotype, Mendelian inheritance, genes, alleles, chromosomes, and chromatin structure, and how genes interact.
12. Non-Mendelian Genetics: Explore non-Mendelian inheritance, sex-linked inheritance, and pedigree analysis to understand genetic patterns.
13. Gene Expression Regulation: Learn about the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression, and how it affects various biological processes.
14. Genetics of Viruses & Prokaryotes: Conclude with the study of viral and prokaryotic genetics, and the structure and physiology of the eukaryotic genome.

By completing this course, you will gain a deep understanding of the essential biological concepts needed for the entrance exam, setting you on the path to academic success in your chosen field of study.