PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 160: Diversity and History of Life
School: California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
Notes
Videos
Why Does Smoke Alarm Us at Home but Not Around a Campfire? Explained!
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Discover how our brain interprets the scent of smoke differently based on context. Compare reactions in an open campfire setting versus an enclosed residence hall. Understand the underlying mechanisms of olfactory fatigue and context-driven alarm responses.
Osmosis Uncovered: The Pivotal Passive Transport Process in Cells
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Discover the integral role of osmosis in cellular biology and its connection to passive transport. Learn about the movement of water and its significance in maintaining cellular balance. Unravel the distinctions between osmosis and other passive transport mechanisms.
Understanding Succession in Terrestrial Communities: Primary and Secon
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Primary succession is the process of converting barren, lifeless rock into a flourishing terrestrial community. This ecological transformation begins with pioneering species and lays the foundation for complex ecosystems.
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.
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
Insect Herbivory: Evolution and Impact on Speciation and Diversity
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Discover the evolution of plant-eating habits in insects, the links between moths, butterflies, caddisflies, flies, and fleas. Explore the hypothesis of how herbivory could influence speciation and diversity within the insect kingdom.