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MCAT Biology & Biochemistry

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Comprehensive preparation for the MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations section, covering exam format, tested concepts, and scoring.

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  1. 1What does MCAT stand for?
    Medical College Admission Test
  2. 2What is the total duration of the MCAT exam including breaks?
    Approximately 7.5 hours
  3. 3What is the score range for each of the four MCAT sections?
    118 to 132 per section
  4. 4What is the total MCAT score range?
    472 to 528
  5. 5What is the median score for each MCAT section?
    125
  6. 6What is the median total MCAT score?
    500
  7. 7How many sections does the current MCAT exam have?
    Four sections
  8. 8When was the most recent version of the MCAT introduced?
    April 2015
  9. 9Who administers the MCAT exam?
    The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
  10. 10What is the name of the MCAT section that tests biology and biochemistry?
    Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
  11. 11How many questions are in the Biological and Biochemical Foundations section?
    59 questions
  12. 12How many minutes are allotted for the Biological and Biochemical Foundations section?
    95 minutes
  13. 13What subjects does the Biological and Biochemical Foundations section mainly test?
    Biology and biochemistry, with some organic and inorganic chemistry
  14. 14What is the name of the MCAT section that tests chemistry and physics?
    Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
  15. 15How many questions are in the Chemical and Physical Foundations section?
    59 questions
  16. 16How many minutes are allotted for the Chemical and Physical Foundations section?
    95 minutes
  17. 17What is the CARS section of the MCAT?
    Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
  18. 18How many questions are in the CARS section?
    53 questions
  19. 19How many minutes are allotted for the CARS section?
    90 minutes
  20. 20What is the fourth section of the MCAT exam?
    Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior
  21. 21How many questions are in the Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations section?
    59 questions
  22. 22How many minutes are allotted for the Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations section?
    95 minutes
  23. 23What new subject was added to the MCAT in 2015?
    Psychology and sociology
  24. 24Which biochemistry topic was emphasized as highest importance in the MR5 survey?
    Biochemistry concepts
  25. 25What section was removed from the MCAT in 2015?
    The writing sample section
  26. 26When did the MCAT transition from paper-and-pencil to computer-based testing?
    2007
  27. 27How many times can you take the MCAT in one year?
    Maximum of three times
  28. 28What is the lifetime limit for taking the MCAT?
    Seven times
  29. 29How many days after the exam do you receive your MCAT score?
    Between 30 and 35 days
  30. 30Are calculators allowed during the MCAT exam?
    No, calculators are prohibited

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