PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 1301: Biology
School: University of Texas at El Paso
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 11
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DNA Replication Explained: Climbing the Double-Helix Staircase
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Explore the world of DNA replication by comparing it to climbing a staircase. Understand the roles of leading and lagging strands, and discover the importance of DNA Polymerase III in this intricate process.
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.
Organismic Unity: Evolution to DNA's Universal Bond
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Explore the key concepts that might illustrate the unity among all organisms including emergent properties descent with modification and natural selection. Understand why the structure and function of DNA ultimately stand as the best example of this unity
Bacterial Genetic Variation: Meiosis Excluded from the Equation
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Explore the world of microbiology in this video as we investigate the processes that lead to genetic variation in bacterial populations. Learn about transduction, transformation, conjugation, and mutation, and discover why meiosis, a process occurring in sexually reproducing organisms, is not a source of genetic variation in bacteria.
White Rami Communicantes: Unraveling Their Role in Nervous System Conn
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Explore the integral role of white rami communicantes within the autonomic nervous system. This video clarifies their function, anatomical location, and the specific nerve fibers they contain, highlighting their importance in our body's fight-or-flight response.
Hydrocarbons vs. Organic Molecules: Key Differences
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Discover the differences between hydrocarbons and other organic molecules. While hydrocarbons contain only carbon and hydrogen, other organic molecules integrate more elements and functional groups. This distinction leads to diverse chemical properties and vital biological functions.