PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 771: Research Problems in Biology - Master's
School: Catholic University of America
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 6
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Caffeine's Impact on Alertness: Tapping into Fight-or-Flight Mechanism
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Explore the body's fight-or-flight response and its link to caffeine's effects. Learn how the interruption of cAMP phosphodiesterase leads to prolonged alertness and why caffeine can result in sleeplessness.
Cell Specialization Origins: Ectoderm, Mesoderm & Endoderm Roles
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Discover the origins of specialized cells in embryonic development and learn about the three essential germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. Explore how these layers form the foundation for all multicellular life.
Deciphering Stem Cell Origins: The Lineage of Blood Cell Types Explore
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Unravel the origins of blood cell types as we differentiate between myeloid and lymphoid stem cells, highlighting the unique lineage of platelets, B cells, and Natural Killer cells.
Griffith's Discoveries in Bacterial Transformation and Pneumonia
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Discover how the protein coat from pathogenic cells can transform nonpathogenic cells, the surprising role of heat-killed pathogenic cells in causing pneumonia, and the transfer of pathogenic traits from one cell to another. Join us on this journey of scientific exploration as we unravel the mysteries of bacterial transformation and more.
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.
Cellular Respiration: From Glucose to Energy-Rich ATP
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Dive into the world of cellular respiration, where glucose transforms into energy-rich ATP. Unpack the crucial steps that occur mainly within the mitochondria, resulting in the release of carbon dioxide and the production of the cell's primary energy currency. Decode life's foundational energy process and its significance in cellular functions.