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The Biological & Biochemical Foundations of Living Systemssection of the MCAT® is 95 minutes long and contains 59 multiple-choice questions. To do well in this section, you must combine your knowledge of foundational concepts in the biological and biochemical sciences with your scientific inquiry, reasoning, and research and statistics skills to solve problems that demonstrate readiness for medical school.

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MCAT® Biology Section

Three Key Concepts Tested

Foundational Concept 1: Biomolecules 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..

  • 1A: Structure and function of proteins and their constituent amino acids
  • 1B: Transmission of genetic information from the gene to the protein
  • 1C: Transmission of heritable information from generation to generation and the processes that increase genetic diversity
  • 1D: Principles of bioenergetics and fuel molecule metabolism
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Foundational Concept 2: Highly-organized assemblies of molecules, cells, and organs interact to carry out the functions of living organisms.

  • 2A: Assemblies of molecules, cells, and groups of cells within single cellular and multicellular organisms
  • 2B: The structure, growth, physiology, and genetics of prokaryotes and viruses
  • 2C: Processes of cell division, differentiation, and specialization
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Foundational Concept 3: Complex 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.

  • 3A: Structure and functions of the nervous and endocrine systems and ways in which these systems coordinate the organ systems
  • 3B: Structure and integrative functions of the main organ systems
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  5. MCAT® Exam - Section by Section
    1. Biological & Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
    2. Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
    3. Psychological, Social, & Biological Foundations of Behavior
    4. Critical Analysis & Reasoning Skills (CARS)
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