PreparED Study Materials
BIO 220: Structure and Function of Organisms
School: La Salle University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 11
Notes
Gametogenesis and reproduction in plants (Biology)
BIO 220
La Salle University
5 pages | Spring 2016
Study Guides
Videos
Epiglottis & Glottis: Guardians of Breath and Swallow
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Learn about the critical roles of the epiglottis and glottis in our respiratory and digestive systems. Understand how the epiglottis acts as a protective gate during swallowing, while the glottis facilitates sound production. Together, they ensure safe breathing and swallowing.
White Rami Communicantes: Unraveling Their Role in Nervous System Conn
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Explore the integral role of white rami communicantes within the autonomic nervous system. This video clarifies their function, anatomical location, and the specific nerve fibers they contain, highlighting their importance in our body's fight-or-flight response.
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.
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.
Membrane Fluidity: Lipids' Dance in the Cell's Dynamic Boundary
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Discover the dynamic nature of the cell's lipid bilayer. Delve into the roles of unsaturated and saturated phospholipids in membrane fluidity. Understand temperature's influence on this vital cellular component.
Evolution vs. Intelligent Design: Diversity in Biochemical Pathways
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Discover the debate between Intelligent Design (ID) and evolutionary science as they clash over the complexity of biochemical pathways in nature. Explore the concept of guided vs. unguided evolution and how diverse pathways challenge the ID perspective.