PreparED Study Materials
BI 320: Molecular Genetics
School: University of Oregon
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 16
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First Video In Our Three Part Series for Midterms
Unraveling Genetics: Mendel's Legacy to Modern Complexity
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This video traces the evolution of genetic understanding, beginning with Mendel's foundational pea plant experiments, which birthed basic inheritance laws. It delves into complexities like co-dominance, incomplete dominance, and polygenic inheritance. Highlighting the integral role of DNA, it explains its structure and replication, shedding light on mutations. The narrative underscores the interplay of genes with the environment, introducing epigenetics and the myriad ways genes express, shaping
Understanding Neuron Signals: Role of Myelination & Fiber Diameter.
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Grasp the fundamentals of how neurons transmit electrical signals through action potentials. Understand the crucial role of myelination and fiber diameter in efficient nerve impulse conduction. Dive into the comparisons of different nerve fiber types and their properties.
Dispersal vs. Vicariance: Allopatric Speciation Explained
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Learn the distinctions between dispersal and vicariance in biology. Understand how organisms' movements and environmental changes play crucial roles in allopatric speciation. Grasp the differences between movement across existing barriers and the creation of new barriers.
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.
Silkworm Moths: Sensing Molecules, Hypothesis & Design
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Explore the sensory marvels of the male silkworm moth known as Bombyx mori and how they detect specific chemical signals from females. Uncover a hypothesis about the unique sensitivity of the moth's antennae and a prediction stemming from it. Learn how to design an experiment to test this hypothesis and deepen your understanding of insect behavior.
Uncovering Population Ecology: Cohort Monitoring and Insights
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Explore the significance of tracking same-age cohorts in population ecology. Learn how it aids in understanding birth and death rates, predicting population trends, and uncover the reasons behind this crucial ecological research practice.