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MCAT study guides by section
Short overviews of the MCAT content areas, written by PrepMed. Each guide lists what the chapter covers and the key points to know, then links into the full interactive lesson, practice questions and spaced review.
C/P: Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- Atomic Structure & Periodic Trends
- Bonding & Molecular Geometry
- Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions
- Gases
- Solutions & Colligative Properties
- Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics
- Kinetics
- Chemical Equilibrium
- Acids & Bases
- Buffers & Titrations
- Electrochemistry
- Phases & Intermolecular Forces
- Structure, Nomenclature & Isomerism
- Stereochemistry
- Alkanes & Conformations
- Nucleophilic Substitution: SN1 & SN2
- Elimination Reactions
- Alkenes & Alkynes
- Alcohols, Ethers & Thiols
- Aldehydes & Ketones
- Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives
- Enolates & Alpha-Carbon Chemistry
- Aromatic Compounds & Amines
- Spectroscopy & Lab Techniques
- Kinematics
- Forces & Newton's Laws
- Work, Energy & Power
- Momentum & Collisions
- Rotation, Torque & Equilibrium
- Fluids
- Thermodynamics & Heat
- Electrostatics
- Circuits & Capacitors
- Magnetism & Induction
- Waves & Sound
- Light & Optics
- Atomic & Nuclear Physics
CARS: Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- Humanities: Philosophy & Ethics
- Humanities: Arts & Literature
- Social Sciences: Economics & Politics
- Social Sciences: Anthropology & Sociology
- Humanities: History of Ideas & Religion
- Mixed Timed Drill
- Reading Actively & Mapping the Argument
- Author Tone & Voice
- Foundations of Comprehension
- Reasoning Within the Text
- Reasoning Beyond the Text
- Wrong-Answer Patterns & Timing
B/B: Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- Amino Acids & Peptides
- Protein Structure & Function
- Enzymes & Kinetics
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids & Membrane Biochemistry
- Nucleic Acid Biochemistry
- Glycolysis, Fermentation & Gluconeogenesis
- Citric Acid Cycle & Oxidative Phosphorylation
- Lipid & Amino Acid Metabolism, Hormonal Regulation
- Bioenergetics & Thermodynamics of Metabolism
- Cell Structure & Organelles
- Membranes & Transport
- Cell Cycle, Mitosis & Meiosis
- DNA Replication, Repair & Chromosomes
- Transcription, Translation & Gene Regulation
- Mendelian Genetics & Inheritance
- Evolution & Population Genetics
- Biotechnology & Lab Techniques
- The Nervous System
- The Endocrine System
- Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
- Digestive & Excretory Systems
- Immune & Lymphatic Systems
- Muscle, Skeleton & Skin
- Reproduction & Development
- Prokaryotes, Viruses & Microbiology
P/S: Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- Sensation
- Perception, Attention & Consciousness
- Learning & Behavior
- Memory
- Cognition, Language & Intelligence
- Motivation, Emotion & Stress
- Personality
- Psychological Disorders & Treatment
- Development Across the Lifespan
- Biological Bases of Behavior
- Social Psychology
- Identity & Social Interaction
- Study Design & Methods
- Validity, Reliability & Bias
- Descriptive Statistics & Distributions
- Inferential Statistics & Interpreting Results
- Social Structure & Institutions
- Culture & Socialization
- Demographics & Social Change
- Social Stratification & Inequality
- Sociological Theories
- Health, Illness & Health Disparities
- Groups, Networks & Deviance
- Race, Ethnicity, Gender & Discrimination