PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 214: Ecology and Society (GM)
School: University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 4
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Videos
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.
DNA Replication: The Semiconservative Explanation
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Explore the concept of semiconservative DNA replication, where each new DNA molecule retains one original strand. Understand the significance of this mechanism in ensuring accurate genetic information transfer across cell generations.
Decoding Histones: How They Organize & Interact with DNA in Our Cells
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Unravel the intricate relationship between histones and DNA. Learn how histones maintain DNA structure within the cell nucleus and understand the significance of charge attractions in DNA-histone binding.
Cardiac vs Skeletal Muscles: Deciphering Key Structural Differences
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Dive into the structural and functional differences between cardiac and skeletal muscles. Discover unique features, like intercalated discs and neuromuscular junctions, that set them apart. Understand the similarities and distinctions to answer a quiz question effectively.
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
Cellular Respiration: From Glucose to ATP, Powering Life's Bea
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Explore the world of spontaneous reactions, focusing on cellular respiration. Learn how our cells convert glucose into energy-rich ATP, driving vital life functions.