List of MCAT topics
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Section | Questions | Minutes |
---|---|---|
Physical Sciences | 52 | 70 |
Verbal Reasoning | 40 | 60 |
Biological Sciences | 52 | 70 |
- Biology
- Molecular biology
- Enzymes and metabolism
- DNA and protein synthesis
- Eukaryotes
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Generalized eukaryotic cell
- Specialized eukaryotic cells and tissues
- Nervous and endocrine systems
- Circulatory, lymphatic system, and immune systems
- Respiratory system
- Integumentary system
- Digestive and excretory systems
- Muscle and skeletal systems
- Reproductive system and development
- Evolution
- Molecular biology
- Organic chemistry
- The covalent bond
- Molecular structure and chemical spectra
- Isomers and Stereochemistry
- Separations and purifications
- Hydrocarbons
- Oxygen Containing Compounds
- Alcohols
- Ethers
- Esters
- Ketones
- Aldehydes
- carboxylic acids
- Acid Derivatives (e.g. acid chlorides, esters, and amides)
- Amines
- Biological molecules
- General Concepts in organic chemistry
- General chemistry
- Electronic structure and periodic table
- Bonding
- Phases and phase equilibria
- Stoichiometry
- Thermodynamics and thermochemistry
- Rate Processes in chemical reactions - kinetics and equilibrium
- Solution chemistry
- Acids/bases
- Electrochemistry
- Physics
- Translational motion
- Force and motion, gravitation
- Equilibrium and momentum
- Work and energy
- Waves and periodic motion
- Sound
- Fluids and solids
- Electrostatics and electromagnetism
- Electronic circuit elements
- Light and geometrical optics
- Atomic and nuclear structure
- Basic concepts and general techniques