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Preparing for the MCAT often involves making decisions about passage strategy. After all, most questions on the exam are associated with a passage, and these passages may be dense or difficult to read. This problem can be especially relevant to…
The MCAT is a grueling exam not just because it requires extensive science mastery and the ability to actually apply that knowledge (although those are major challenges), but because it’s an all-day test unlike anything that you are likely to…
The electric field a distance rA from a positively charged point charge is equal to EA. What is the ratio EB to EA of the electric field at point B a distance of 3rA from the charge? A. EB =…
DNA polymerase creates new DNA by adding complimentary nucleotides to a template strand from the original double-stranded DNA. If a section of the template strand had a ration of 3:2 of A:T bases, what is the ration of A:T in…
Which of the following expressions best approximates the work required to move the box with a mass m to the top of the ramp? (Assume that the ramp is frictionless) A. mglcosΘ B. mghsinΘ C. mgdcosΘ D. mgdsinΘ Click for…
What is the standard cell potential for the spontaneous reaction below? 2 Ag(s) + Cl2(g) → 2 AgCl(s) Half-reaction Eo (V) Ag+ + e– → Ag 0.80 Cl2 + 2 e– → 2 Cl– 1.36 A. –0.24 V B. -0.56 V C. +0.56…
All of the following molecules are identical EXCEPT: Click for Explanation This question asks the examinee to determine the molecule that has a relative configuration different than the others. The best method to answer this question is to determine the…
Nitrogen-14 undergoing alpha particle bombardment emits a proton and forms which of the following atoms? Click for Explanation This question asks the examinee to identify the atom that is created through a bombardment reaction that produces a proton particle, as…
Congratulations on considering the path towards that white coat. Whether you are just beginning to prepare for the MCAT, still thinking about when to take the exam, or considering a retake, there are some vital resources you should have for…
Michaelis-Menten enzyme kinetics, and especially keeping track of the various kinds of reversible enzyme inhibition, is one of the most challenging areas of biochemistry for many MCAT students. It’s extremely easy to get lost in the details of memorizing terminology,…