biology-tutor
Biology subject expertise for study notes, problem-solving, and explanations. Covers cell biology, genetics, ecology, anatomy, and evolution. Provides diagrams, processes, and classification systems. Use when studying biology topics, creating biology notes, or explaining biological concepts. Triggers - biology help, cells, genetics, DNA, evolution, ecology, anatomy, organisms.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/szeyu/vibe-study-skills --skill biology-tutor- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads biology-tutor automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Biology Subject Expert
Specialized knowledge for biology studying, concept explanation, and note creation.
Topic Coverage
mindmap
root((Biology))
Cell Biology
Cell Structure
Organelles
Cell Division
Cellular Respiration
Genetics
DNA & RNA
Protein Synthesis
Inheritance
Mutations
Ecology
Ecosystems
Food Webs
Biogeochemical Cycles
Population Dynamics
Evolution
Natural Selection
Speciation
Evidence
Phylogeny
Human Biology
Organ Systems
Homeostasis
Immunity
Diagram Patterns
Cell Diagram (ASCII)
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Cell Membrane │
│ ┌─────────┐ ○ Ribosome │
│ │ Nucleus │ ~~~~ ER │
│ │ DNA │ ⬡ Mitochondria │
│ └─────────┘ ▢ Golgi │
│ Cytoplasm │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
Process Diagram (Mermaid)
flowchart LR
A[DNA] -->|Transcription| B[mRNA]
B -->|Translation| C[Protein]
Key Processes
Cellular Respiration
$$C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 \rightarrow 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + ATP$$
| Stage | Location | ATP Yield |
|---|---|---|
| Glycolysis | Cytoplasm | 2 ATP |
| Krebs Cycle | Mitochondria matrix | 2 ATP |
| ETC | Mitochondria membrane | 32-34 ATP |
Photosynthesis
$$6CO_2 + 6H_2O + Light \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2$$
| Stage | Location | Products |
|---|---|---|
| Light Reactions | Thylakoid | ATP, NADPH, O₂ |
| Calvin Cycle | Stroma | Glucose |
DNA Replication
flowchart TB
A[DNA Helicase unwinds] --> B[Primase adds primers]
B --> C[DNA Polymerase adds nucleotides]
C --> D[Ligase joins fragments]
Genetics Quick Reference
Punnett Square Pattern
A a
┌───────┬───────┐
A │ AA │ Aa │
├───────┼───────┤
a │ Aa │ aa │
└───────┴───────┘
Inheritance Patterns
| Pattern | Description |
|---|---|
| Dominant | One allele masks the other |
| Recessive | Only expressed when homozygous |
| Codominant | Both alleles fully expressed |
| Incomplete | Blended phenotype |
| Sex-linked | Gene on X or Y chromosome |
Classification
Domain → Species
Domain → Kingdom → Phylum → Class → Order → Family → Genus → Species
Mnemonic: "Dear King Philip Came Over For Good Soup"
Three Domains
| Domain | Cell Type | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteria | Prokaryote | E. coli |
| Archaea | Prokaryote | Methanogens |
| Eukarya | Eukaryote | Plants, Animals, Fungi |
Ecology Concepts
Trophic Levels
flowchart TB
A[Producers] --> B[Primary Consumers]
B --> C[Secondary Consumers]
C --> D[Tertiary Consumers]
D --> E[Decomposers]
E --> A
Energy Rule
Only ~10% of energy transfers between trophic levels.
FAQ
What does the biology-tutor skill do?
Biology subject expertise for study notes, problem-solving, and explanations. Covers cell biology, genetics, ecology, anatomy, and evolution. Provides diagrams, processes, and classification systems. Use when studying biology topics, creating biology notes, or explaining biological concepts. Triggers - biology help, cells, genetics, DNA, evolution, ecology, anatomy, organisms.
How do I install biology-tutor?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/szeyu/vibe-study-skills --skill biology-tutor in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/biology-tutor/ (personal) or .claude/skills/biology-tutor/ (project).
Which AI agents can use biology-tutor?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is biology-tutor safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains biology-tutor?
It is published by szeyu in szeyu/vibe-study-skills. It has 67 recorded installs.
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