PreparED Study Materials
BZ 214: Animal Biology-Vertebrates
School: Colorado State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 6
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How the Diaphragm and Scalene Muscles Control Your Breathing Explained
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Unveil the essential muscles that make breathing possible in this video. Learn why the diaphragm and scalene are crucial players and why other muscles like the trapezius and semispinalis aren't involved in respiration.
Sarcolemma: The Key to Muscle Fiber Function and Coordinated Contracti
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Explore the anatomy and function of muscle fibers, focusing on the critical role of the sarcolemma. Delve into the significance of myofibrils, sarcoplasm, and T-tubules. Understand the intricacies of muscle contraction and the cell's role in it.
Decoding Enhancers: Pivotal Players in Transcriptional Control
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Explore the pivotal role of enhancers in gene expression as we dissect their function and interaction with transcription factors. Gain insights into how they crucially influence the transcriptional control of genes.
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.
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.