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BIOL 103: Cell Biology
School: University of California - Irvine
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Exercise Types: Aerobic, Anaerobic & Non-Aerobic
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Explore the distinctions between aerobic, anaerobic, and non-aerobic exercises. Understand the energy mechanisms driving each type of exercise and their unique health benefits. From jogging and sprinting to golf, discover how each engages the body differently.
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
Genetic Changes Behind Tetrapod Limb Evolution: A Hox Gene Insight
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Discover the pivotal genetic change behind the evolution of tetrapod limbs, focusing on a specific shift in the Hox gene expression. Unravel the significance of this change and its role in the spatial organization of body parts.
Unveiling the Key Differences Between Muscle and Nerve Cells
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Discover what sets muscle cells apart from nerve cells in the complex world of cellular biology. Our video zeroes in on gene expression explaining how it's the key difference between these two cell types. Equip yourself with the knowledge to better understand cellular function and diversity.
Synovial Joints Decoded: From Cartilage to Cavity and Beyond
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Discover the intricacies of synovial joints, the body's most moveable joint type. Explore the role of articular cartilage, joint cavities, and the articular capsule in ensuring smooth movement. Gain insights into the varying presence of fibrocartilage in different synovial joints.
Aldosterone & Target Cells: Intracellular Receptor Insights
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Learn why lipid-soluble signaling molecules like aldosterone only impact specific target cells. We discuss four theories and reveal that intracellular receptors present only in target cells are the key. This video demystifies the unique mechanism behind aldosterone's selective action.