PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 2: General Biology
School: University of California - Davis
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 36
Notes
Bis 002b: functional diversity (Biology)
BIOL 2
University of California - Davis
1 pages | Fall 2015
Bis 2b: week 1: lectures 1,2,3 (Biology)
BIOL 2
University of California - Davis
6 pages | Fall 2015
Bis 002b: biological diversity (Biology)
BIOL 2
University of California - Davis
1 pages | Fall 2015
Study Guides
Bis 2b study guide, midterm #1 (Biology)
BIOL 2
University of California - Davis
9 pages | Fall 2015
Bis 2b: midterm 1 study guide (Biology)
BIOL 2
University of California - Davis
11 pages | Fall 2015
Bis 2b: midterm 2 study guide (Biology)
BIOL 2
University of California - Davis
54 pages | Fall 2015
Videos
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.
Unlocking Transcription: The Role of Promoters in Gene Expression
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Venture into the intricate mechanisms of a eukaryotic cell as we clarify the conditions under which transcription begins. Discover the pivotal role of the promoter and the essential docking of transcription factors.
Decoding Potassium Chloride: Is it a Salt, Acid, Base, or Buffer?
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Explore the nature of compounds in chemistry, focusing on potassium chloride (KCl) and its dissociation. Understand the distinctions between salts, acids, bases, and buffers. Dive into the characteristic behaviors of each to identify the true nature of KCl.
RFLP: Unlocking DNA Variations with Molecular Scissors
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Unpack the concept of Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP), exploring the significance of DNA fragment variations. Learn how restriction enzymes act as molecular scissors, leading to insights into genetic disorders, biodiversity, and more.
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.
Bacteria's Hot Spring Survival: Enzyme Adaptations Unveiled
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Explore the secrets of why certain bacteria thrive in hot springs as we dissect five intriguing options. Discover the role of enzyme optimal temperatures and the truth about temperature sensitivity in bacterial metabolism. Uncover the fascinating adaptations that make these microorganisms uniquely suited for hot spring environments.