Kaplan Self-Paced vs Blueprint (previously known as NextStep)
I am a sophomore undergraduate student planning on taking the MCAT in January 2020 (eight months from now). I am picking between the Kaplan Self-Paced Course that is 5 months long (planning on starting...
View ArticleOrganic Chemistry Books recommendation
I am confused which organic chemistry books should I buy to learn the basics. I have read review of different books on following resources but cannot decide one. Can anybody recommend me an appropriate...
View ArticleIsoelectric point example (Kaplan)
I was doing an isoelectric point calculation with the given information: “Aspartic acid (pKa1 = 1.88, pKa2 = 3.65, pKa3 = 9.60)” This is an acidic AA, so I used pI = (pKa1 + pKa3) / 2 and got 5.74. But...
View ArticleGetting phosphatidylethanolamine and 2,6-dimethoxyphenol the extract...
So I have a question that asks what can be used to get phosphatidylethanolamine and 2,6-dimethoxyphenol to extract to the aqueous layer consecutively. The answer says H2SO4 followed by NaOH. My wrong...
View ArticleAcidic Deprotection of an Alcohol
I have a question that states when chromic acid (CrO3, H2SO4) is added to a protected alcohol it won't react because it is protected. However, my flashcard states that protected alcohols are...
View ArticleDual coding effect
Anyone know what the dual coding effect is? I am having trouble locating it?
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immunology question
Hello, can someone help me with that question? According to above scheme and with the use of subsequent markers: CD45, CD14, CD3, CD4, CD8, CD16, CD56, please, write immunophenotypes for Th cells and...
View ArticleHomogeneity
I was curious what does it mean when someone experiences homogeneity? A wrong answer choice used it in this context: a cultural doctor will experience homogeneity because they see the same patients...
View ArticleEffect of size of bond between carbon and leaving group
I have a card that states that leaving group strength increases as bond between carbon and leaving group decreases. I thought it was the other way around.
View ArticleExplanation of this uniform circular motion statement?
“In uniform circular motion, the displacement vector and force vector are always perpendicular." What does this mean? I'm having trouble picturing it.
View ArticleWhy do we always use coefficients for equilibrium constant equations?
For my understanding, with the exception of all the steps of the reaction given, including the rate-determining (slowest) step, that would determine the rate law reaction, the rate law reaction (order...
View ArticleStuck on MCAT CARS Passage
Hi, So, Jack Westin recently posted a CARS passage titled on the website, Averroes (link to article in the name). This CARS passage I found very difficult. Could anyone breakdown how they would attack...
View ArticleCompound Microscope Problem for NS 7 P/S #21
So I encountered a compound microscope problem in which there are two lenses, one objective followed by one eyepiece. Both are convex. The question asks for where the image from the objective is to be...
View ArticleChiral reagent to create a chiral product
An organic synthesist seeks to identify an efficient stereoselective reagent with which to produce the enantiomer of the biologically active sphingosine molecule pictured in the passage. Which of the...
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Question about bacterial resistance and AAMC bio q pack
There was a question in the AAMC bio q pack 2, number 12: How is A not correct? The explanation states that "Antibiotics are unlikely to have been the source of the mutations" What? I thought the whole...
View ArticleQuestion regarding the sensory perception of pain and temperature.
I was watching the Khan Academy video on pain and temperature and they talk about the 3 different kinds of sensory fibers: fast, medium and slow, describe them, and then say they are also known as...
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I'm CANADIAN, would i need to release my MCAT scores to USMD/DO if I rewrite?
Hey everyone! So my current MCAT is a 509 (with a 124 in CARS) which is reallyyyyy bad since I'm Canadian. I think my overall score is fine for a few USMD and most USDO. If I submit my USMD and USDO...
View ArticleIs the Physics questions on the MCAT anything like the AAMC Physics Q pack?
Hey guys so I'm getting like 50% correct on the Physics Qpack but when I took the AAMC FL2 two weeks ago I got a 129 on the section so I don't understand the disconnect. I've noticed that the questions...
View ArticleGot accepted, I have 6 blue print (next step) exams unused.
I have 6 blue print (next step) exams unused, good for six months. includes the shorten version. Just seeing what I can get. Thanks!
View ArticleMCAT Study Tips Welcome
Hey everyone! My MCAT is in about a month. I’m currently in a SMP and the required minimum is a 503. Kaplan Diagnostic was a 495 (123/122/126/124) ~2.5 weeks ago. I hit a 500 (125/124/126/125) on...
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