PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 14300: Current Topics in Modern Biology
School: Purdue University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 2
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Why Cancer Cells Remain Undifferentiated: Key Characteristics
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Explore the characteristics that distinguish normal cells from cancer cells in this informative video. Learn how normal cells perform specialized functions for overall health, while cancer cells grow uncontrollably. Discover why cancer cells lack differentiation, ignore reproduction control signals, and their connection to the absence of radical scavengers, all leading to their uncontrolled proliferation.
Cellular Respiration: From Glucose to Energy-Rich ATP
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Dive into the world of cellular respiration, where glucose transforms into energy-rich ATP. Unpack the crucial steps that occur mainly within the mitochondria, resulting in the release of carbon dioxide and the production of the cell's primary energy currency. Decode life's foundational energy process and its significance in cellular functions.
Atoms Unveiled: The Building Blocks of Matter
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Discover the intricate architecture of atoms, the fundamental units of matter. Highlighting the roles of electrons, protons, and neutrons, learn how they create the characteristic structure of atoms. This knowledge reveals the essence of the material world
Why Does Smoke Alarm Us at Home but Not Around a Campfire? Explained!
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Discover how our brain interprets the scent of smoke differently based on context. Compare reactions in an open campfire setting versus an enclosed residence hall. Understand the underlying mechanisms of olfactory fatigue and context-driven alarm responses.
Osmosis Effects: Comparing Plant & Animal Cells in Different Solutions
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Explore the effects of isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions on plant and animal cells. Understand water movement, solute concentration dynamics, and the resulting cellular changes, including turgidity in plants and crenation or lysis in animals.
How Do Humans Adapt to Cold? Unpacking Thermoregulation Mechanisms
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Discover how humans adapt to cold environments through thermoregulation processes. Understand the body's heat conservation and generation mechanisms. Learn why certain physiological responses occur in cold conditions.