PreparED Study Materials
BISC 1005: The Biology of Nutrition and Health
School: George Washington University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 16
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DNA Replication: The Semiconservative Explanation
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Explore the concept of semiconservative DNA replication, where each new DNA molecule retains one original strand. Understand the significance of this mechanism in ensuring accurate genetic information transfer across cell generations.
Decoding Phosphorylation Cascades: Amplification & Cellular Signaling
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Explore the intricate world of phosphorylation cascades and their role in cellular signaling. Learn how protein kinases amplify external signals, guiding a cell's response. Decipher common misconceptions about these essential cellular processes.
Parthenogenesis Unveiled: Egg Development Without Fertilization
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Discover the wonders of parthenogenesis a form of asexual reproduction in our latest educational video. Understand how an egg cell can develop into an embryo without fertilization. Learn the key differences between parthenogenesis and other forms of asexual reproduction like budding and sequential hermaphroditism.
Understanding Neuron Signals: Role of Myelination & Fiber Diameter.
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Grasp the fundamentals of how neurons transmit electrical signals through action potentials. Understand the crucial role of myelination and fiber diameter in efficient nerve impulse conduction. Dive into the comparisons of different nerve fiber types and their properties.
Geology Meets Biology: How Hutton, Lyell & Darwin Shaped Evolutionary
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Explore the foundational principles of Hutton and Lyell, which shaped Darwin's evolutionary ideas. Understand uniformitarianism, deep time, and geographical patterns that inspired Darwin's theory. Discover how geology influenced biological understanding.
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.