PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 3455: Human Anatomy and Physiology With Lab I
School: University of Texas at Dallas
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 34
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Monomers & Polymers: Decoding the Basics with Nucleotides and Nucleic
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Explore the relationship between monomers and polymers, focusing on nucleic acids and their building blocks. This video clarifies the distinctions between various biological molecules and their basic units, emphasizing the critical role of nucleotides in nucleic acids.
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.
Why Flamingos Are Pink: The Role of Diet in Coloration
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Uncover why flamingos, genetically predisposed to white feathers, sport a pink hue. Dismissing influences like weather and DNA mutations, the mystery unravels with diet: the intake of carotenoids from their food which overrides their genetic blueprint
Demystifying Mitosis: Which Step Isn't Part of This Cellular Dance?
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Unravel the intricacies of mitosis by identifying each phase and their characteristics. Highlight the process that is not a part of mitosis, emphasizing the importance of DNA replication.
Unveiling Life's Origin: Oparin-Haldane Hypothesis Demystified
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Explore the captivating Oparin-Haldane hypothesis, detailing the three key steps in the journey from non-life to life. Witness the emergence of organic molecules through non-biological processes, the formation of complex molecules, and the ultimate leap to self-replicating DNA. Join us on this scientific exploration of life's origins.
Caffeine's Impact on Alertness: Tapping into Fight-or-Flight Mechanism
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Explore the body's fight-or-flight response and its link to caffeine's effects. Learn how the interruption of cAMP phosphodiesterase leads to prolonged alertness and why caffeine can result in sleeplessness.