PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 100: Human Biology
School: San Francisco State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 13
Notes
Welcome to human biology (Engineering)
BIOL 100
San Francisco State University
4 pages | Spring 2015
Study Guides
Videos
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.
Digestion Unveiled: Fats to Fatty Acids & Proteins to Amino Acids
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Osmosis Effects: Comparing Plant & Animal Cells in Different Solutions
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Explore the effects of isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions on plant and animal cells. Understand water movement, solute concentration dynamics, and the resulting cellular changes, including turgidity in plants and crenation or lysis in animals.
The Cerebral Cortex: Its Functions and What It Doesn't Govern Explaine
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Uncover the key roles of the cerebral cortex, from cognition and memory to emotional regulation. Compare its functions to those of the hypothalamus, particularly regarding circadian rhythms. Get the answer to what the cerebral cortex doesn't govern.
Balancing Act: How Negative Feedback Loops Maintain Harmony
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Discover the concept of negative feedback loops in biological systems, where balance is maintained by counteracting changes. Explore the four key components: Stimulus, Sensor, Control Center, and Effector, through examples like blood sugar regulation. Uncover how these loops play a crucial role in keeping our body systems in harmony.
Element's Properties: The Defining Role of Protons
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Explore what makes each element unique by focusing on the atomic components: protons neutrons and electrons. Learn why the number of protons known as the atomic number is the defining characteristic for each element's properties. Understand how protons set elements apart even as neutrons and electrons also play important roles.