PreparED Study Materials
BIOL 1361: Biology MCAT
School: University of Minnesota
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Decoding Trace Elements: Essential Micro Minerals in Our Bodies Explai
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Unravel the world of trace elements, the minute but vital elements required by our bodies. Dissect a multiple-choice question to differentiate trace elements from other vital components. Highlight the importance of these minor minerals in daily body functions.
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
Phylogenetic Systematics: Unraveling Life's Connections
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Discover the intricate world of phylogenetic systematics, a method revealing life's diverse connections. Dive into the tree-like structure representing evolutionary relationships. Unravel how shared traits help sketch the ever-evolving story of life
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.
First Video In Our Three Part Series for Midterms
Unraveling Genetics: Mendel's Legacy to Modern Complexity
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This video traces the evolution of genetic understanding, beginning with Mendel's foundational pea plant experiments, which birthed basic inheritance laws. It delves into complexities like co-dominance, incomplete dominance, and polygenic inheritance. Highlighting the integral role of DNA, it explains its structure and replication, shedding light on mutations. The narrative underscores the interplay of genes with the environment, introducing epigenetics and the myriad ways genes express, shaping
Eye Diseases Explained: From Glaucoma to Cataracts and Beyond
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Understand the complexities of eye diseases, from glaucoma's impact on intraocular pressure to the straightforward nature of a sty. Explore how different conditions like cataracts and conjunctivitis affect vision. A comprehensive overview of eye ailments and their root causes.









