PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 2004: Molecular and Cell Biology
School: Nanyang Technological University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Nucleic Acids 101: Unpacking the Building Blocks of Genetic Info
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Nucleic acids, comprising DNA and RNA, are vital biomolecules encoding genetic information. We explore the structure and components of their monomers, nucleotides, emphasizing the role of nitrogenous bases and the significance of polynucleotide chains in storing genetic data.
DNA Polymerase: The Builder of DNA Strands
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Explore the crucial role of DNA polymerase in the DNA replication process. Understand its function in synthesizing new DNA strands. Dissect common misconceptions about this vital enzyme.
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.
Unlocking Bioremediation: How Microbes Help Nature Clean Itself
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Learn how bioremediation works to treat contaminated environments and how microbes can help clean up pollutants. We evaluate multiple scenarios zeroing in on oil-degrading bacteria as a prime example of the process.
Deciphering hPL: Its Role in Preparing the Breasts for Lactation
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Explore the role of human placental lactogen (hPL) in this informative video. Learn how hPL prepares the breasts for lactation, debunking other hypotheses about its functions in nourishing the placenta or regulating the menstrual cycle. Discover the primary function of this remarkable placental hormone.
DNA, RNA & Protein Synthesis: Eukaryotes vs. Prokaryotes Explained"
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Explore the differences in DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Understand the benefits of separation in eukaryotes and the efficiency of proximity in prokaryotes. Both systems reveal the ingenious ways cells adapt to their needs.