PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 161: Bio
School: California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
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Is learning always superior to instinct?
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This video explores the distinction between innate and learned behaviors in animals. Innate behaviors are inborn and instinctive, while learned behaviors develop through experiences and observations, allowing animals to adapt to their environment and enhance their chances of survival.
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.
White & Gray Rami: Anatomy, Fibers & Nervous System Insights
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Explore the anatomy of white and gray rami communicantes, their ties to spinal nerves, and the distinct fibers in each ramus. Learn how the myelinated fibers of white rami differ from the unmyelinated fibers in gray rami. Gain a deeper understanding of our nervous system's complexity through these intricate relationships.
Uncovering Food Chain Lengths: The Role of Energy Transfer Efficiency
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Unravel the mysteries of food chain lengths by analyzing various factors. We spotlight the 10% rule in ecology, emphasizing how energy transfer inefficiencies mold ecosystem structures and functions.
Why Lower Trophic Levels Reduce Toxin Exposure: A Biological Insight
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Unpack the process of biological magnification in the food chain and learn why consuming foods from lower trophic levels minimizes toxin exposure. Grasp the implications of human-induced pollutants and the benefits of dietary diversity.
First Video In Our Three Part Series for Midterms
Unraveling Genetics: Mendel's Legacy to Modern Complexity
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This video traces the evolution of genetic understanding, beginning with Mendel's foundational pea plant experiments, which birthed basic inheritance laws. It delves into complexities like co-dominance, incomplete dominance, and polygenic inheritance. Highlighting the integral role of DNA, it explains its structure and replication, shedding light on mutations. The narrative underscores the interplay of genes with the environment, introducing epigenetics and the myriad ways genes express, shaping