PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 311: Microbiology
School: New Mexico State 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.
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.
Anatomy Basics: Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems Explained
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Explore the definitions of tissue, organ, and organ system. Understand the distinctions and interconnectedness between these components. Get an overview of the human body's eleven major organ systems and their functions.
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.
Organic Chemistry Demystified: The Vital Role of Carbon Compounds"
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Explore the fascinating realm of organic chemistry and its emphasis on carbon compounds. Understand how organic molecules, pivotal to life, are intricately composed. Gain insight into the properties and relationships that make these compounds essential.
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.