PreparED Study Materials
BIO 103: Contemporary Biology
School: James Madison University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Videos
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.
Osmosis Effects: Comparing Plant & Animal Cells in Different Solutions
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Explore the effects of isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions on plant and animal cells. Understand water movement, solute concentration dynamics, and the resulting cellular changes, including turgidity in plants and crenation or lysis in animals.
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.
Simplifying Phylogenetic Trees: Parsimony & Evolutionary Change
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Explore the application of parsimony in constructing phylogenetic trees, emphasizing simplicity in scientific explanations and its relation to evolutionary changes. Learn about various options for tree construction and the core concept of choosing the most parsimonious representation
Unlocking Transcription: The Role of Promoters in Gene Expression
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Venture into the intricate mechanisms of a eukaryotic cell as we clarify the conditions under which transcription begins. Discover the pivotal role of the promoter and the essential docking of transcription factors.
Is learning always superior to instinct?
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This video explores the distinction between innate and learned behaviors in animals. Innate behaviors are inborn and instinctive, while learned behaviors develop through experiences and observations, allowing animals to adapt to their environment and enhance their chances of survival.