PreparED Study Materials
BSC 451: Molecular Biology
School: University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
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Meal to Digestion: Grasping Distension & Body's Control Center
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Discover what happens in your body after a hearty meal! Learn about the concept of 'distension' and how nerve cells act as messengers to your control center, orchestrating the digestive process.
Mitochondrial Magic: How Exergonic Redox Reactions Power ATP Synthesis
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Explore the intricate workings of exergonic redox reactions, their energy release dynamics, and their crucial role in the mitochondria. Understand the Electron Transport Chain's role and how these reactions drive ATP synthesis via chemiosmosis.
Langerhans Cells: Stratum Spinosum, Corneum, Granulosum, or Basale?
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Discover the role and location of Langerhans cells key components of the human immune system found in the skin. Learn about the different layers of the skin and where these cells predominantly reside. By the end of the video you'll know that Langerhans cells are mainly found in the Stratum Spinosum layer
Osteogenic Cell Differentiation & Unique Origins of Osteoclasts"
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Discover the complex roles of osteogenic cells and their differentiation into bone-related cell types like osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and more. This video will also reveal the surprising origin of osteoclasts, setting them apart from their bone cell counterparts.
Genetic Changes Behind Tetrapod Limb Evolution: A Hox Gene Insight
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Discover the pivotal genetic change behind the evolution of tetrapod limbs, focusing on a specific shift in the Hox gene expression. Unravel the significance of this change and its role in the spatial organization of body parts.
Aldosterone & Target Cells: Intracellular Receptor Insights
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Learn why lipid-soluble signaling molecules like aldosterone only impact specific target cells. We discuss four theories and reveal that intracellular receptors present only in target cells are the key. This video demystifies the unique mechanism behind aldosterone's selective action.