PreparED Study Materials
CHEM 2161: General Chemistry for Physical Science and Engineers II
School: California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 11
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Glycogen Synthesis and Phosphorylase Deactivation: Essential Mechanism
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Delve into the intricate interplay between glycogen synthesis activation and glycogen phosphorylase deactivation. Discover the essential mechanisms that ensure the efficient management of glucose storage and utilization in the body.
The Wobble Concept: Explaining Codon Variability in Amino Acid Encodin
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Join us as we delve into the intriguing world of genetic coding and discover how the concept of wobble accounts for variations in codons encoding a single amino acid.
Atomic Radius Trends: Unveiling Periodic Table Secrets
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Discover the intricacies of atomic radius and its trends on the periodic table in this video. Unravel the factors influencing atomic size and explore how elements' positions on the periodic table affect their atomic radii.
Glucose Polymer with Alternating Glycosidic Linkages: Structure and Fu
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Explore the fascinating discovery of a glucose polymer with alternating glycosidic linkages. We'll visualize its Haworth projection and investigate its potential role in organisms, pondering whether it primarily serves a structural or energy storage function. Additionally, we'll discuss which types of organisms might utilize this unique polysaccharide as a potential food source.
Oxidizing & Reducing Agents: Electron Exchange Demystified
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Explore the world of oxidizing and reducing agents in chemistry. Gain a clear understanding of what they are and how they function without delving too deep into the subject matter.
Electronegativity & Acid Strength: Decoding Acid Formulas
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This video discusses how the electronegativity of attached groups affects the strength of acids. Comparing pairs such as Chloroacetic vs Fluoroacetic and Acetic vs Nitroacetic acids, we highlight which is the stronger acid in each pair and why.