PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 2521: Molecular Biology
School: Indiana University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 17
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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.
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.
Erythropoietin (EPO): Red Cell Production & Performance Risks
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Learn about the role of Erythropoietin (EPO), a natural kidney hormone, in controlling red blood cell production and oxygen transport. Discover how athletes misuse synthetic EPO for performance enhancement, despite the associated health risks.
Why Flamingos Are Pink: The Role of Diet in Coloration
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Uncover why flamingos, genetically predisposed to white feathers, sport a pink hue. Dismissing influences like weather and DNA mutations, the mystery unravels with diet: the intake of carotenoids from their food which overrides their genetic blueprint
Understanding Nucleic Acids: Nucleotides & Their Roles
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Explore the intricacies of nucleic acids, the macromolecules essential to life. Understand the roles of DNA and RNA, and delve into the structure of nucleotides—the fundamental building blocks of these crucial biomolecules.
Cell Differentiation: Crafting Life's Unique Proteins
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Explore the incredible process of cell differentiation and how cells become specialized through the production of tissue-specific proteins. Witness the unique roles of muscle cells and neurons as they create essential proteins for their functions. Uncover the symphonic beauty of life's complexity through this fascinating biological journey.