PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 111: Foundations of Biology
School: Furman University
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Invertebrate Evolution: Are Beetles Monophyletic?
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Explore the Evolutionary History of Invertebrates: Are Beetles Related? Discover the intricate web of invertebrate evolution, dating back over 500 million years, and why beetles and their invertebrate counterparts do not share a common ancestry.
Ion Pumps & Phagocytosis: Which Transport Types?
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Explore active and passive transport and understand how ion pumps and phagocytosis fit in. Discover endocytosis as an active transport where cells engulf particles. Differentiate between active transport mechanisms and passive methods like facilitated diffusion.
DNA Ligase: Key to Joining Okazaki Fragments in Replication
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Discover the role of Okazaki fragments in DNA replication and the importance of DNA Ligase in ensuring their correct joining. Learn how a malfunction in this enzyme might disrupt the formation of continuous DNA strands on the lagging strand.
Comparing Human & Amphibian Circulatory Systems: What's Shared
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Explore the similarities and differences between the circulatory systems of amphibians and humans. Understand the distinctions in heart chambers, blood pressure, and where these two species align in their circulatory features.
Bacterial Genetic Variation: Meiosis Excluded from the Equation
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Explore the world of microbiology in this video as we investigate the processes that lead to genetic variation in bacterial populations. Learn about transduction, transformation, conjugation, and mutation, and discover why meiosis, a process occurring in sexually reproducing organisms, is not a source of genetic variation in bacteria.
Oceans' Influence on the Biosphere: A Vital Connection
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Explore the profound impact of oceans on the biosphere in this video. Discover how oceans contribute to oxygen production, carbon dioxide absorption, and climate moderation, while also uncovering their limitations in regulating the pH of freshwater biomes and terrestrial groundwater.