PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 160: Animal Biology
School: University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 3
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Simplifying Phylogenetic Trees: Parsimony & Evolutionary Change
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Explore the application of parsimony in constructing phylogenetic trees, emphasizing simplicity in scientific explanations and its relation to evolutionary changes. Learn about various options for tree construction and the core concept of choosing the most parsimonious representation
DNA Polymerase: The Builder of DNA Strands
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Explore the crucial role of DNA polymerase in the DNA replication process. Understand its function in synthesizing new DNA strands. Dissect common misconceptions about this vital enzyme.
Why Cancer Cells Remain Undifferentiated: Key Characteristics
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Explore the characteristics that distinguish normal cells from cancer cells in this informative video. Learn how normal cells perform specialized functions for overall health, while cancer cells grow uncontrollably. Discover why cancer cells lack differentiation, ignore reproduction control signals, and their connection to the absence of radical scavengers, all leading to their uncontrolled proliferation.
How Do Humans Adapt to Cold? Unpacking Thermoregulation Mechanisms
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Discover how humans adapt to cold environments through thermoregulation processes. Understand the body's heat conservation and generation mechanisms. Learn why certain physiological responses occur in cold conditions.
Caffeine's Impact on Alertness: Tapping into Fight-or-Flight Mechanism
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Explore the body's fight-or-flight response and its link to caffeine's effects. Learn how the interruption of cAMP phosphodiesterase leads to prolonged alertness and why caffeine can result in sleeplessness.
Cyanide's Effect: Where It Halts ATP Production in Cells
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Explore the lethal impact of cyanide on cellular organelles particularly its devastating effect on mitochondria. Our video sheds light on how cyanide halts ATP production bringing cellular functions to a standstill. Ideal for students and educators seeking a comprehensive view of toxicology and cellular biology.