PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 1107: Topics in Study of Life I
School: University of Texas at El Paso
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Videos
Oparin's Heterotroph Hypothesis: Origins of First Organisms
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Explore the groundbreaking heterotroph hypothesis by Alexander Oparin. This video outlines how the first organisms likely consumed pre-existing organic matter reshaping how we think about the origins of life and evolution
Body's Use of Iodide Ions: Their Metabolic & Medical Roles
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Discover the critical role iodide ions play in regulating metabolism through their involvement in thyroid hormones. Learn how active transport enables the movement of these ions in the body, requiring ATP energy. Uncover common sources of iodide ions and their importance in medical applications.
Understanding Mammalian Heart: Blood Flow and Oxygenation
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Learn about the path of blood flow in the mammalian heart and circulatory system. Discover how oxygen-rich blood from the lungs enters the left atrium and understand why other statements about blood flow are incorrect.
Stromatolites: Earth's Ancient Sentinels and Clues to Early Microbial
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Explore stromatolites, the oldest indicators of life on Earth formed by microbial actions. Understand their presence in shallow marine environments and their connection to early eukaryotic life.
Adaptations in Photosynthesis: Unraveling C4 and CAM Plants' Secrets
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Discover the unique adaptations of C4 and CAM plants in photosynthesis. Understand their evolved strategies to fix carbon efficiently in challenging environments. Dive into nature's remarkable mechanisms of survival and adaptation.
Silkworm Moths: Sensing Molecules, Hypothesis & Design
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Explore the sensory marvels of the male silkworm moth known as Bombyx mori and how they detect specific chemical signals from females. Uncover a hypothesis about the unique sensitivity of the moth's antennae and a prediction stemming from it. Learn how to design an experiment to test this hypothesis and deepen your understanding of insect behavior.