PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 61860: Genetics and Evolutionary Biology
School: Irvine Valley College
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 22
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Neurotransmitter Receptors: Unraveling their True Location
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Explore the pivotal role of neurotransmitter receptors in neuron communication. This video debunks misconceptions about their locations and highlights the integral part they play in transmitting signals between neurons. Discover why the postsynaptic membrane is the key player in this intricate dance of cellular messaging.
Gymnosperms vs. Angiosperms: Dissecting Their Shared Traits & Differen
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Discover the distinctions and similarities between gymnosperms and angiosperms. Delve into their structural features, seed development processes, and pollen grain formation. Uncover why only angiosperms possess ovaries.
Osmosis Effects: Comparing Plant & Animal Cells in Different Solutions
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Explore the effects of isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions on plant and animal cells. Understand water movement, solute concentration dynamics, and the resulting cellular changes, including turgidity in plants and crenation or lysis in animals.
RFLP: Unlocking DNA Variations with Molecular Scissors
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Unpack the concept of Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP), exploring the significance of DNA fragment variations. Learn how restriction enzymes act as molecular scissors, leading to insights into genetic disorders, biodiversity, and more.
Ants & Instincts: Decoding Chemical-Triggered Fixed Action Patterns
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Discover the intriguing behavioral responses of ants, triggered by chemical cues. This video explains how ants instinctively handle their dead, highlighting the significance of fixed action patterns in animal behavior. Learn how biology and behavior seamlessly connect in the complex world of ants.
Understanding Adaptive Radiation: How Species Diversify & Adapt
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Uncover the intricacies of adaptive radiation, the rapid diversification of species into new ecological niches. Understand factors that drive this phenomenon and how genetic drift stands as an exception. Learn the role of evolutionary innovations and interactions in species divergence.