PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 3361: Biochemistry I
School: University of Texas at Dallas
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 17
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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
Decoding Cholesterol's Influence on Cell Membrane Function & Fluidity
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Discover how cholesterol, a substance found in our body and certain foods, significantly impacts cell membrane fluidity. Learn its varying effects under different temperatures and in diverse cellular lipid compositions. Uncover its indispensable role in nerve signal transmission and cellular health.
Uncovering Food Chain Lengths: The Role of Energy Transfer Efficiency
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Unravel the mysteries of food chain lengths by analyzing various factors. We spotlight the 10% rule in ecology, emphasizing how energy transfer inefficiencies mold ecosystem structures and functions.
Table Salt Explored: Sodium & Chloride's Unique Properties
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Discover the fascinating science behind table salt's unique characteristics that arise from the bond between sodium and chloride atoms. Explore topics like its unique taste, solubility in water, and ability to conduct electricity. Learn how the combination of sodium and chloride creates properties neither element possesses on its own.
Protobionts: Pioneers of Life's Transition from Molecules to Cells
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Discover the significance of protobionts in the evolution of life, acting as a bridge from non-living to living entities. Understand their boundary formations akin to cell membranes and their rudimentary replication methods. Gain insights into the pivotal role they played in life's origin story.
Wernicke's Area Damage: Impact on Movement, Speech, or Language?
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Explore the critical role of Wernicke's area in language comprehension named after German neurologist Carl Wernicke. Understand what happens when this brain region is damaged. By the end of the video you'll know that damage to Wernicke's area affects understanding language