PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 318: Biology: Evolution and Biodiversity
School: Virginia Commonwealth University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 8
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Why Bones Are Vital: The Role of Red Marrow in Blood Cell Production
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Explore the crucial role of red marrow in producing vital blood cells and maintaining the circulatory and immune systems. Learn why bones are essential for blood cell production and understand why other options are incorrect.
Organismic Unity: Evolution to DNA's Universal Bond
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Explore the key concepts that might illustrate the unity among all organisms including emergent properties descent with modification and natural selection. Understand why the structure and function of DNA ultimately stand as the best example of this unity
Decomposers: Ecosystem Balance & Life's Unsung Heroes
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Explore the indispensable role of decomposers in ecosystems. Understand their impact on nutrient cycling, energy flow, and ecological balance. Realize what Earth would face without these vital organisms.
Blood Plasma Decoded: The Essential Role of Water in Our Vital Fluid
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Explore the essential role and composition of blood plasma in our body. Understand how water, as the main component, helps in maintaining vital functions. Learn the importance of plasma balance for overall health insights.
Unlocking Mitosis: Cell Division Control and Cyclin Degradation
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Explore the intricate process of mitosis and the crucial role it plays in cellular division. Learn how cell cycle control mechanisms, including cyclin degradation and Maturation Promoting Factor (MPF) activity, ensure accurate and regulated cell division.
Discovering Life's Fundamental Unit: What Stands as the Smallest?
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Explore the hierarchy of biological structures to identify the smallest independent unit of life. This video assesses options from organelles to organs, elucidating the pivotal role of the cell in life's tapestry.