PreparED Study Materials
BIOLOGY 1: General BIOLOGY
School: University of California Berkeley
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 5
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Videos
Digestion Unveiled: Fats to Fatty Acids & Proteins to Amino Acids
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Understanding Nucleic Acids: Nucleotides & Their Roles
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Explore the intricacies of nucleic acids, the macromolecules essential to life. Understand the roles of DNA and RNA, and delve into the structure of nucleotides—the fundamental building blocks of these crucial biomolecules.
Anatomical Position: A Primer for Healthcare & Anatomy
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Unlock the basics of the anatomical position, a crucial standard in medical and anatomical studies. This video clarifies the key differences among prone, supine, and standing positions and why they're not the anatomical position.
Unmasking the ANS: Insights into Our Involuntary Body Controls
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Unravel the intricacies of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) and its pivotal role in controlling involuntary bodily functions. Differentiate between the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems and their unique contributions. Debunk misconceptions surrounding the ANS's characteristics.
Decoding Potassium Chloride: Is it a Salt, Acid, Base, or Buffer?
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Explore the nature of compounds in chemistry, focusing on potassium chloride (KCl) and its dissociation. Understand the distinctions between salts, acids, bases, and buffers. Dive into the characteristic behaviors of each to identify the true nature of KCl.
Ants & Instincts: Decoding Chemical-Triggered Fixed Action Patterns
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Discover the intriguing behavioral responses of ants, triggered by chemical cues. This video explains how ants instinctively handle their dead, highlighting the significance of fixed action patterns in animal behavior. Learn how biology and behavior seamlessly connect in the complex world of ants.