PreparED Study Materials
EEB 1220: General Biology 2
School: University of Colorado
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 6
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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.
Cortical Reaction in Sea Urchin Eggs: Fertilization Myths & Realities
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Discover the complex world of sea urchin reproduction, focusing on the essential role the cortical reaction plays in egg fertilization. Uncover common myths surrounding this process and learn what actually happens at the cellular level. Gain insight into how the formation of a fertilization envelope is crucial for successful fertilization.
Dispersal vs. Vicariance: Allopatric Speciation Explained
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Learn the distinctions between dispersal and vicariance in biology. Understand how organisms' movements and environmental changes play crucial roles in allopatric speciation. Grasp the differences between movement across existing barriers and the creation of new barriers.
Unraveling the Shared Anatomical Secrets of Vertebrates and Tunicates
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Explore the fascinating world of vertebrates and tunicates in this video answer. Learn about their shared anatomical features including notochords and dorsal hollow nerve cords that reveal their closely linked evolutionary history
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.