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BIOL 240: General Genetics (Bio 240)

School: University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 23

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Why Cancer Cells Remain Undifferentiated: Key Characteristics
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Explore the characteristics that distinguish normal cells from cancer cells in this informative video. Learn how normal cells perform specialized functions for overall health, while cancer cells grow uncontrollably. Discover why cancer cells lack differentiation, ignore reproduction control signals, and their connection to the absence of radical scavengers, all leading to their uncontrolled proliferation.

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.

Unlocking Mitosis: Cell Division Control and Cyclin Degradation
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Explore the intricate process of mitosis and the crucial role it plays in cellular division. Learn how cell cycle control mechanisms, including cyclin degradation and Maturation Promoting Factor (MPF) activity, ensure accurate and regulated cell division.

Survival Struggles: Cowbird Intrusion in Chipping Sparrow Nest
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Explore the complex dynamics of bird behavior in a serene North American forest setting. Witness the challenges faced by a diligent chipping sparrow as it tends to its nest, while an intruder lurks nearby. Delve into the fascinating world of symbiotic relationships in the animal kingdom and the impact they have on wildlife survival.

Decoding Muscle Cells: The Crucial Role of Sarcomeres Explained
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Discover the precise organization of thin and thick filaments in muscle cells as we debunk misconceptions and highlight the vital role of sarcomeres in muscle contraction.

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.

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