PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 140: Intro to Molecular and Cell Biology
School: University of Michigan - Dearborn
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 4
Notes
Videos
Discovering Life's Fundamental Unit: What Stands as the Smallest?
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Explore the hierarchy of biological structures to identify the smallest independent unit of life. This video assesses options from organelles to organs, elucidating the pivotal role of the cell in life's tapestry.
Parthenogenesis Unveiled: Egg Development Without Fertilization
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Discover the wonders of parthenogenesis a form of asexual reproduction in our latest educational video. Understand how an egg cell can develop into an embryo without fertilization. Learn the key differences between parthenogenesis and other forms of asexual reproduction like budding and sequential hermaphroditism.
Unlocking Muscle Contraction: The Pivotal Role of Calcium & Other Elem
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Explore the intricacies of muscle contraction and the pivotal role played by elements like Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride. Learn how Calcium directly triggers contraction by interacting with troponin and actin filaments. A thorough breakdown of each element's unique contribution to our body's movement.
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.
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.