PreparED Study Materials
MICR 3050: General Microbiology
School: Clemson University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 4
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Energy Release: Oxidizing Sucrose, ADP to ATP or Glucose?
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Discover which biochemical reaction liberates the most energy comparing options like oxidizing sucrose converting ADP to ATP and cellular respiration. This video offers detailed explanations of each reaction's energy output helping you understand their roles in biological systems.
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.
Collecting Ducts: Kidney Function & Hydration Unveiled
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Unlock the intricacies of kidney function as we focus on the role of nephrons and their specific components in regulating water recovery or disposal. Understand how collecting ducts are the main player in this process and debunk common misconceptions about other nephron parts.
Mixtures vs. Solutions: Decoding Their Chemistry & Interrelationships
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Discover the distinctions between mixtures and solutions in chemistry. Through everyday examples and a visual aid, grasp the relationship between these two concepts. Comprehend how mixtures and solutions are intertwined, yet uniquely different.
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.