PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 94: Intro to Ecology
School: University of California - Irvine
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Why Can't Cells Harness Heat for Work? Explained
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Discover why most cells are unable to utilize heat for work by exploring the principles of cellular thermodynamics. Learn how heat, as a form of kinetic energy, relates to cellular processes and why uniform temperature distribution within cells hinders their ability to harness heat effectively. Uncover the key factors that determine why cells can't perform work using heat.
Animal Traits: Gastrulation, Multicellularity & Flagellated Sperm
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In this video we explore the unique characteristics that set animals apart from other organisms. We evaluate options like gastrulation multicellularity sexual reproduction and flagellated sperm. Conclusively we identify gastrulation as a truly unique process in animal embryonic development.
Digestion Unveiled: Fats to Fatty Acids & Proteins to Amino Acids
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Why Cancer Cells Remain Undifferentiated: Key Characteristics
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Explore the characteristics that distinguish normal cells from cancer cells in this informative video. Learn how normal cells perform specialized functions for overall health, while cancer cells grow uncontrollably. Discover why cancer cells lack differentiation, ignore reproduction control signals, and their connection to the absence of radical scavengers, all leading to their uncontrolled proliferation.
Endotherms vs. Ectotherms: How Animals Regulate Their Body Temperature
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Discover the science behind thermoregulation, focusing on endotherms and ectotherms. Understand how internal metabolic processes distinguish endotherms, while ectotherms rely on environmental factors. Highlighting the adaptations each group has evolved to thrive in their habitats.
Demystifying Mitosis: Which Step Isn't Part of This Cellular Dance?
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Unravel the intricacies of mitosis by identifying each phase and their characteristics. Highlight the process that is not a part of mitosis, emphasizing the importance of DNA replication.