PreparED Study Materials
BIO 1306: Modern Concepts of Bioscience
School: Baylor University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 12
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Chemical Bonds Explored: From Basics to Ammonia's Polar Covalent Bondi
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Discover the captivating world of chemical bonds, from the basic definition to types and specific examples like ammonia. Delve into ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonds and their distinct characteristics. Understand the unequal electron sharing in ammonia leading to polar covalent bonds.
Testing the Nature of a Mysterious Woodland Substance
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We explore how to determine the nature of a mysterious, gelatinous substance found on a forest rock. By conducting a series of tests, including microscopy, DNA staining, respiration observation, and growth experiments, we aim to unravel whether this enigmatic material is alive, inanimate, or a product of a living organism.
Bacteria's Hot Spring Survival: Enzyme Adaptations Unveiled
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Explore the secrets of why certain bacteria thrive in hot springs as we dissect five intriguing options. Discover the role of enzyme optimal temperatures and the truth about temperature sensitivity in bacterial metabolism. Uncover the fascinating adaptations that make these microorganisms uniquely suited for hot spring environments.
Organismic Unity: Evolution to DNA's Universal Bond
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Explore the key concepts that might illustrate the unity among all organisms including emergent properties descent with modification and natural selection. Understand why the structure and function of DNA ultimately stand as the best example of this unity
Unraveling Muscle Fascicle Patterns: Why Pectoralis Major Stands Apart
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Learn about muscle fascicle patterns and their role in human anatomy. Our video zeroes in on the convergent pattern found in the pectoralis major. Compare this with other muscle types like the biceps brachii and gluteus maximus to deepen your anatomical knowledge.
Comparing Human & Amphibian Circulatory Systems: What's Shared
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Explore the similarities and differences between the circulatory systems of amphibians and humans. Understand the distinctions in heart chambers, blood pressure, and where these two species align in their circulatory features.