List of MCAT topics

The following list of MCAT topics is a brief overview of the topics covered on the biological and physical sciences sections of the Medical College Admission Test as of April 2003.

* 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
** Skin system
** Digestive and excretory systems
** Muscle and skeletal systems
** Reproductive system and development
** Evolution

* Organic chemistry
** The covalent bond
** Molecular structure and chemical spectra
** Isomers and Stereochemistry
** Separations and purifications
** Hydrocarbons
** Oxygen containing compounds [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Oxygen_compounds]
** 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

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