PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 230: Introductory Biology I
School: San Francisco State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 9
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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.
Cardiac vs Skeletal Muscles: Deciphering Key Structural Differences
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Dive into the structural and functional differences between cardiac and skeletal muscles. Discover unique features, like intercalated discs and neuromuscular junctions, that set them apart. Understand the similarities and distinctions to answer a quiz question effectively.
How Natural Selection Led to the Emergence of MRSA in a Community
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Explore the mysterious rise of MRSA following a battle against S. aureus with methicillin. Delve into various theories, and uncover the power of natural selection in shaping bacterial communities.
Proprioceptors Exclude: Spindles, Tendons, Discs, or Joints?
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Explore the world of proprioceptors specialized sensory receptors in joints muscles and tendons that help us sense body movement and position. Understand the key types such as muscle spindles tendon organs and joint kinesthetic receptors. Learn why tactile discs are not considered proprioceptors even though they are sensory receptors
Energy Release: Oxidizing Sucrose, ADP to ATP or Glucose?
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Discover which biochemical reaction liberates the most energy comparing options like oxidizing sucrose converting ADP to ATP and cellular respiration. This video offers detailed explanations of each reaction's energy output helping you understand their roles in biological systems.
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.