PreparED Study Materials
BIL 160: Evolution and Biodiversity
School: University of Miami
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Sarcolemma: The Key to Muscle Fiber Function and Coordinated Contracti
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Explore the anatomy and function of muscle fibers, focusing on the critical role of the sarcolemma. Delve into the significance of myofibrils, sarcoplasm, and T-tubules. Understand the intricacies of muscle contraction and the cell's role in it.
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.
Survival Struggles: Cowbird Intrusion in Chipping Sparrow Nest
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Explore the complex dynamics of bird behavior in a serene North American forest setting. Witness the challenges faced by a diligent chipping sparrow as it tends to its nest, while an intruder lurks nearby. Delve into the fascinating world of symbiotic relationships in the animal kingdom and the impact they have on wildlife survival.
Simplifying Phylogenetic Trees: Parsimony & Evolutionary Change
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Explore the application of parsimony in constructing phylogenetic trees, emphasizing simplicity in scientific explanations and its relation to evolutionary changes. Learn about various options for tree construction and the core concept of choosing the most parsimonious representation
Why Flamingos Are Pink: The Role of Diet in Coloration
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Uncover why flamingos, genetically predisposed to white feathers, sport a pink hue. Dismissing influences like weather and DNA mutations, the mystery unravels with diet: the intake of carotenoids from their food which overrides their genetic blueprint
Muscle Tissues Unveiled: Distinct Characteristics & Functional Differe
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Explore the distinct characteristics of muscle tissues and their functions. Understand the differences between skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles. Get insights into the anatomy of striations, cell shapes, and nuclei.