PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 101: Discover Biology
School: University of Montana
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Videos
Neurotransmitter Receptors: Unraveling their True Location
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Explore the pivotal role of neurotransmitter receptors in neuron communication. This video debunks misconceptions about their locations and highlights the integral part they play in transmitting signals between neurons. Discover why the postsynaptic membrane is the key player in this intricate dance of cellular messaging.
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.
Nucleotide Replication: Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes Rate Comparison
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This data-driven video examines the difference in nucleotide replication rates between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, providing insights into the factors affecting their speed. It concludes that prokaryotes outpace eukaryotes, replicating nucleotides approximately ten times faster, and explores the contributing factors behind this difference.
Adaptations in Photosynthesis: Unraveling C4 and CAM Plants' Secrets
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Discover the unique adaptations of C4 and CAM plants in photosynthesis. Understand their evolved strategies to fix carbon efficiently in challenging environments. Dive into nature's remarkable mechanisms of survival and adaptation.
Shared Genes: Why Humans & Prokaryotes Share 1000?
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Explore the fascinating intersection of human and prokaryotic genetics revealing that both contain about 1000 shared genes despite their complexity difference. The video explains how this common genetic heritage can be traced back to a universal ancestor covering the essential functions these genes perform like metabolism and DNA replication.
Decoding Trace Elements: Essential Micro Minerals in Our Bodies Explai
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Unravel the world of trace elements, the minute but vital elements required by our bodies. Dissect a multiple-choice question to differentiate trace elements from other vital components. Highlight the importance of these minor minerals in daily body functions.