Oxygen Diffusion in Simple Organisms
Author(s): Lou Gross1, Monica Beals1, Susan Harrell1
University of Tennessee Knoxville
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Summary:
This module introduces equations related to oxygen diffusion in the context of understanding the relationship between oxygen needs and metabolism. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.
Contents:
- Oxygen Diffusion in Simple Organisms.docx(DOCX | 24 KB)
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Description
This activity maps to the OpenStax biology textbook, 19.1 Population Evolution
Student Introduction: Many simple organisms do not have specialized respiratory structures and instead obtain oxygen by diffusion through their body surfaces.
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Researchers should cite this work as follows:
- Gross, L., Beals, M., Harrell, S. (2019). Oxygen Diffusion in Simple Organisms. Quantitative Biology at Community Colleges, QUBES Educational Resources. doi:10.25334/Q47B1B