PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 197: Molecular and Cellular Basis of Life
School: Illinois State University
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Understanding Nucleic Acids: Nucleotides & Their Roles
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Explore the intricacies of nucleic acids, the macromolecules essential to life. Understand the roles of DNA and RNA, and delve into the structure of nucleotides—the fundamental building blocks of these crucial biomolecules.
ATP's Role: Energy Storage, Catabolism Result, or Both?
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Unlock the secrets of ATP's essential role in powering life's processes. Discover why ATP is a specialized molecule that stores energy for your cells. Learn how to differentiate between common misconceptions and the real function of ATP.
Digestion Unveiled: Fats to Fatty Acids & Proteins to Amino Acids
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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.
Synovial Joints Decoded: From Cartilage to Cavity and Beyond
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Discover the intricacies of synovial joints, the body's most moveable joint type. Explore the role of articular cartilage, joint cavities, and the articular capsule in ensuring smooth movement. Gain insights into the varying presence of fibrocartilage in different synovial joints.
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.