PreparED Study Materials
CHME 1010: Intro to Bio
School: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 1
Study Guides

Genetics and medicine (Engineering)
CHME 1010
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
9 pages | Summer 2015
Videos
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.
Oparin's Heterotroph Hypothesis: Origins of First Organisms
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Explore the groundbreaking heterotroph hypothesis by Alexander Oparin. This video outlines how the first organisms likely consumed pre-existing organic matter reshaping how we think about the origins of life and evolution
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
Digestion Unveiled: Fats to Fatty Acids & Proteins to Amino Acids
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Genetic Changes Behind Tetrapod Limb Evolution: A Hox Gene Insight
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Discover the pivotal genetic change behind the evolution of tetrapod limbs, focusing on a specific shift in the Hox gene expression. Unravel the significance of this change and its role in the spatial organization of body parts.
First Video In Our Three Part Series for Midterms
Intro to Biology: Microscopic Exploration of Life
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Journey through the intricate layers of life, from the foundational atoms and molecules that shape our world to the grand evolution of organisms. Discover how tools, like the microscope, revolutionized our understanding, and delve deep into the essence of biology. Experience the fusion of history, science, and the beauty of nature in one comprehensive exploration.





