PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 111: General Biology
School: California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 14
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Unlocking Mitosis: Cell Division Control and Cyclin Degradation
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Explore the intricate process of mitosis and the crucial role it plays in cellular division. Learn how cell cycle control mechanisms, including cyclin degradation and Maturation Promoting Factor (MPF) activity, ensure accurate and regulated cell division.
Body's Use of Iodide Ions: Their Metabolic & Medical Roles
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Discover the critical role iodide ions play in regulating metabolism through their involvement in thyroid hormones. Learn how active transport enables the movement of these ions in the body, requiring ATP energy. Uncover common sources of iodide ions and their importance in medical applications.
Examples of Adaptation: Human Nutrition, Duck's Webbed Feet, Raccoon's
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Discover the concept of adaptation in this video, where we evaluate four scenarios to determine which represents a heritable trait enhancing an organism's survival in its environment. Learn how the webbed feet of a duck exemplify a true adaptation, enabling it to thrive in its habitat.
Invertebrate Evolution: Are Beetles Monophyletic?
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Explore the Evolutionary History of Invertebrates: Are Beetles Related? Discover the intricate web of invertebrate evolution, dating back over 500 million years, and why beetles and their invertebrate counterparts do not share a common ancestry.
Chemical Bonds Explored: From Basics to Ammonia's Polar Covalent Bondi
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Discover the captivating world of chemical bonds, from the basic definition to types and specific examples like ammonia. Delve into ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonds and their distinct characteristics. Understand the unequal electron sharing in ammonia leading to polar covalent bonds.
Neurons Explained: Sensing, Processing, and Reacting to Our World
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Discover the roles of sensory, interneurons, and motor neurons in the nervous system. These specialized cells transmit, process, and execute commands, orchestrating our responses. Experience the seamless coordination that enables us to interact with our environment.