PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 310: Biodiversity
School: George Mason University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 4
Study Guides
Videos
Vertebrae 101: Unpacking the Cervical, Thoracic & Lumbar Spinal Struct
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Get acquainted with the intricate details of the vertebrae, from typical structure components to the unique traits of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae. Enhance your grasp of the spinal column's sophistication and importance in human anatomy.
Nucleotide Replication: Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes Rate Comparison
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This data-driven video examines the difference in nucleotide replication rates between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, providing insights into the factors affecting their speed. It concludes that prokaryotes outpace eukaryotes, replicating nucleotides approximately ten times faster, and explores the contributing factors behind this difference.
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.
From Primordial Soup to First Cells: Unraveling Life's Mysterious Orig
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Discover the Oparin-Haldane hypothesis detailing Earth's primordial conditions and the potential birth of life. Learn about the abiotic synthesis of organic molecules, the rise of protobionts, and the evolution to the first true cells.
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
What Process Involves Ion-Driven Molecule Transport in Opposite Direct
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In cell biology, the "driving ion" is a pivotal concept. It refers to ions moving from areas of high to low concentration, generating energy for various cellular transport processes. This gradient is crucial for nutrient uptake and waste elimination. Multiple processes involve a driving ion, including facilitated diffusion, symport transport, primary active transport pumps, and cotransport. Facilitated diffusion aids molecule movement along their gradient, while symport moves multiple substance