PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 213: Cell Structure and Function
School: George Mason University
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 26
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Why Can't Cells Harness Heat for Work? Explained
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Discover why most cells are unable to utilize heat for work by exploring the principles of cellular thermodynamics. Learn how heat, as a form of kinetic energy, relates to cellular processes and why uniform temperature distribution within cells hinders their ability to harness heat effectively. Uncover the key factors that determine why cells can't perform work using heat.
DNA Ligase: Key to Joining Okazaki Fragments in Replication
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Discover the role of Okazaki fragments in DNA replication and the importance of DNA Ligase in ensuring their correct joining. Learn how a malfunction in this enzyme might disrupt the formation of continuous DNA strands on the lagging strand.
Nucleic Acids 101: Unpacking the Building Blocks of Genetic Info
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Nucleic acids, comprising DNA and RNA, are vital biomolecules encoding genetic information. We explore the structure and components of their monomers, nucleotides, emphasizing the role of nitrogenous bases and the significance of polynucleotide chains in storing genetic data.
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
Unlocking Transcription: The Role of Promoters in Gene Expression
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Venture into the intricate mechanisms of a eukaryotic cell as we clarify the conditions under which transcription begins. Discover the pivotal role of the promoter and the essential docking of transcription factors.
Where Does Protein Digestion Begin? Exploring the Stomach's Role
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Explore the fascinating process of protein digestion, debunking misconceptions about where it starts. Discover the roles of enzymes like pepsin and HCl in breaking down proteins in the stomach.