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BIO 321: Biology of Microorganisms
School: Brigham Young University - Idaho
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 34
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4.6 humoral immune response (Biology)
BIO 321
Brigham Young University - Idaho
6 pages | Spring 2016
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How Natural Selection Led to the Emergence of MRSA in a Community
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Explore the mysterious rise of MRSA following a battle against S. aureus with methicillin. Delve into various theories, and uncover the power of natural selection in shaping bacterial communities.
The Cerebral Cortex: Its Functions and What It Doesn't Govern Explaine
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Uncover the key roles of the cerebral cortex, from cognition and memory to emotional regulation. Compare its functions to those of the hypothalamus, particularly regarding circadian rhythms. Get the answer to what the cerebral cortex doesn't govern.
Why Lower Trophic Levels Reduce Toxin Exposure: A Biological Insight
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Unpack the process of biological magnification in the food chain and learn why consuming foods from lower trophic levels minimizes toxin exposure. Grasp the implications of human-induced pollutants and the benefits of dietary diversity.
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.
Unsaturated Fats: The Double Bond Truth in Our Diet
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Unpack the properties and significance of unsaturated fats in our diet. Explore the importance of double bonds in the fatty acid chains. Conclude with an insightful evaluation of statements about unsaturated fats.
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.