PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 2002: Foundations of Biology
School: University of Minnesota
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Okazaki Fragments: Unraveling the Secrets of DNA Replication
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Explore the intricacies of DNA replication and the pivotal role of Okazaki fragments. Understand the difference between the leading and lagging strands. Dive deep into the mechanisms that drive this life-sustaining process.
DNA Ligase: Key to Joining Okazaki Fragments in Replication
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Discover the role of Okazaki fragments in DNA replication and the importance of DNA Ligase in ensuring their correct joining. Learn how a malfunction in this enzyme might disrupt the formation of continuous DNA strands on the lagging strand.
Element's Properties: The Defining Role of Protons
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Explore what makes each element unique by focusing on the atomic components: protons neutrons and electrons. Learn why the number of protons known as the atomic number is the defining characteristic for each element's properties. Understand how protons set elements apart even as neutrons and electrons also play important roles.
Nephron Processes: From Filtration to Urine Concentration Explained
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Explore the nephron's role in kidney function, focusing on its five crucial processes. Understand filtration's non-selectivity compared to the discriminative nature of other processes. Gain insights into the kidney's intricate balance and selectivity.
Shared Genes: Why Humans & Prokaryotes Share 1000?
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Explore the fascinating intersection of human and prokaryotic genetics revealing that both contain about 1000 shared genes despite their complexity difference. The video explains how this common genetic heritage can be traced back to a universal ancestor covering the essential functions these genes perform like metabolism and DNA replication.
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.