PreparED Study Materials
BIO 165: Life Science for Elementary Teachers
School: Central Michigan University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 17
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Why Flamingos Are Pink: The Role of Diet in Coloration
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Uncover why flamingos, genetically predisposed to white feathers, sport a pink hue. Dismissing influences like weather and DNA mutations, the mystery unravels with diet: the intake of carotenoids from their food which overrides their genetic blueprint
Genetic Changes Behind Tetrapod Limb Evolution: A Hox Gene Insight
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Discover the pivotal genetic change behind the evolution of tetrapod limbs, focusing on a specific shift in the Hox gene expression. Unravel the significance of this change and its role in the spatial organization of body parts.
Okazaki Fragments: Unraveling the Secrets of DNA Replication
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Explore the intricacies of DNA replication and the pivotal role of Okazaki fragments. Understand the difference between the leading and lagging strands. Dive deep into the mechanisms that drive this life-sustaining process.
Dispersal vs. Vicariance: Allopatric Speciation Explained
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Learn the distinctions between dispersal and vicariance in biology. Understand how organisms' movements and environmental changes play crucial roles in allopatric speciation. Grasp the differences between movement across existing barriers and the creation of new barriers.
Cytokines: Body's Cellular Messengers & Immune Coordinators Explained
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Discover the multifaceted role of cytokines as the body's cellular messengers. Uncover their pivotal tasks in regulating immune and inflammatory responses. Dive into their significance in cell growth, differentiation, and inter-cellular communication.
The Cerebral Cortex: Its Functions and What It Doesn't Govern Explaine
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Uncover the key roles of the cerebral cortex, from cognition and memory to emotional regulation. Compare its functions to those of the hypothalamus, particularly regarding circadian rhythms. Get the answer to what the cerebral cortex doesn't govern.