PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 101: Introduction to Biology A
School: University of Pennsylvania
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 140
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Videos
Deciphering hPL: Its Role in Preparing the Breasts for Lactation
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Explore the role of human placental lactogen (hPL) in this informative video. Learn how hPL prepares the breasts for lactation, debunking other hypotheses about its functions in nourishing the placenta or regulating the menstrual cycle. Discover the primary function of this remarkable placental hormone.
Arteries by Heart: More Endothelium, Muscle, Elastic?
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Learn about the composition of arteries focusing on those closer to the heart. Understand the role of endothelium smooth muscle fibers elastic fibers and collagen in these arterial structures. Discover why arteries near the heart have a higher percentage of elastic fibers to withstand pressure changes effectively.
Phospholipids: The Versatile Molecules Structuring Cellular Life
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Explore the critical role of phospholipids in forming cell membranes across various organisms. Understand their unique amphipathic properties and their influence on cellular processes, from transport to signaling.
DNA, RNA & Protein Synthesis: Eukaryotes vs. Prokaryotes Explained"
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Explore the differences in DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Understand the benefits of separation in eukaryotes and the efficiency of proximity in prokaryotes. Both systems reveal the ingenious ways cells adapt to their needs.
Stromatolites: Earth's Ancient Sentinels and Clues to Early Microbial
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Explore stromatolites, the oldest indicators of life on Earth formed by microbial actions. Understand their presence in shallow marine environments and their connection to early eukaryotic life.
Movement in Joints: Synarthrotic to Diarthrotic, How Do They Compare
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Explore the spectrum of movement in joints, from immovable synarthrotic to freely movable diarthrotic. Understand how these classifications correspond to fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joint types.