What's on the MCAT Exam?
What's on the MCAT Exam?
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Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Section |
Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Section |
Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior Section |
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Section |
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Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Section![]() |
Foundational Concept 1Biomolecules have unique properties that determine how they contribute to the structure and function of cells, and how they participate in the processes necessary to maintain life. |
Foundational Concept 2Highly-organized assemblies of molecules, cells, and organs interact to carry out the functions of living organisms. |
Foundational Concept 3Complex systems of tissues and organs sense the internal and external environments of multicellular organisms, and through integrated functioning, maintain a stable internal environment within an ever-changing external environment. |
Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Section![]() |
Foundational Concept 4Complex living organisms transport materials, sense their environment, process signals, and respond to changes using processes that can be understood in terms of physical principles. |
Foundational Concept 5The principles that govern chemical interactions and reactions form the basis for a broader understanding of the molecular dynamics of living systems. |
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Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior Section![]() |
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Scientific Inquiry & Reasoning Skillsfor natural, social sciences sections![]() |
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Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Section![]() |
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