PreparED Study Materials
LIFE 103: Biology of Organisms-Animals and Plants
School: Colorado State University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 34
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Parthenogenesis Unveiled: Egg Development Without Fertilization
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Discover the wonders of parthenogenesis a form of asexual reproduction in our latest educational video. Understand how an egg cell can develop into an embryo without fertilization. Learn the key differences between parthenogenesis and other forms of asexual reproduction like budding and sequential hermaphroditism.
Deciphering Stem Cell Origins: The Lineage of Blood Cell Types Explore
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Unravel the origins of blood cell types as we differentiate between myeloid and lymphoid stem cells, highlighting the unique lineage of platelets, B cells, and Natural Killer cells.
Osmosis Effects: Comparing Plant & Animal Cells in Different Solutions
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Explore the effects of isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions on plant and animal cells. Understand water movement, solute concentration dynamics, and the resulting cellular changes, including turgidity in plants and crenation or lysis in animals.
True Statements About Virus Structure (Figure 21.5
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In this video, we explore virus structure, specifically focusing on glycoproteins that extend from the virus's surface. Four statements related to virus structure are examined for accuracy, including the presence of a viral membrane, the composition of capsomeres, the genetic material within viruses, and the role of glycoproteins in virus attachment to host cells. The video highlights the importance of glycoproteins in facilitating virus attachment to host cells, ultimately marking the initiatio
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.
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.