PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 1710: General Biology
School: Illinois State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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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
Insect Herbivory: Evolution and Impact on Speciation and Diversity
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Discover the evolution of plant-eating habits in insects, the links between moths, butterflies, caddisflies, flies, and fleas. Explore the hypothesis of how herbivory could influence speciation and diversity within the insect kingdom.
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.
Deciphering Stem Cell Origins: The Lineage of Blood Cell Types Explore
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Unravel the origins of blood cell types as we differentiate between myeloid and lymphoid stem cells, highlighting the unique lineage of platelets, B cells, and Natural Killer cells.
Nucleotide Replication: Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes Rate Comparison
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This data-driven video examines the difference in nucleotide replication rates between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, providing insights into the factors affecting their speed. It concludes that prokaryotes outpace eukaryotes, replicating nucleotides approximately ten times faster, and explores the contributing factors behind this difference.
Exercise Types: Aerobic, Anaerobic & Non-Aerobic
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Explore the distinctions between aerobic, anaerobic, and non-aerobic exercises. Understand the energy mechanisms driving each type of exercise and their unique health benefits. From jogging and sprinting to golf, discover how each engages the body differently.