PreparED Study Materials
BIOS 222: Cell Biology
School: University of Illinois at Chicago
Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 8
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Understanding Adaptive Radiation: How Species Diversify & Adapt
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Uncover the intricacies of adaptive radiation, the rapid diversification of species into new ecological niches. Understand factors that drive this phenomenon and how genetic drift stands as an exception. Learn the role of evolutionary innovations and interactions in species divergence.
Muscle Fatigue Explained: The Impact of Lactic Acid & ATP Depletion.
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Explore the underlying causes of muscle fatigue and the crucial role of lactic acid. Understand the impact of ATP depletion and anaerobic metabolism on muscle performance. Gain insights into planning effective exercise and recovery strategies.
Neurotransmitter Receptors: Unraveling their True Location
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Explore the pivotal role of neurotransmitter receptors in neuron communication. This video debunks misconceptions about their locations and highlights the integral part they play in transmitting signals between neurons. Discover why the postsynaptic membrane is the key player in this intricate dance of cellular messaging.
Cardiac vs Skeletal Muscles: Deciphering Key Structural Differences
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Dive into the structural and functional differences between cardiac and skeletal muscles. Discover unique features, like intercalated discs and neuromuscular junctions, that set them apart. Understand the similarities and distinctions to answer a quiz question effectively.
Mixtures vs. Solutions: Decoding Their Chemistry & Interrelationships
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Discover the distinctions between mixtures and solutions in chemistry. Through everyday examples and a visual aid, grasp the relationship between these two concepts. Comprehend how mixtures and solutions are intertwined, yet uniquely different.
Decoding Cholesterol's Influence on Cell Membrane Function & Fluidity
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Discover how cholesterol, a substance found in our body and certain foods, significantly impacts cell membrane fluidity. Learn its varying effects under different temperatures and in diverse cellular lipid compositions. Uncover its indispensable role in nerve signal transmission and cellular health.