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MCAT Masterclass

Learn how to tackle the various sections of the MCAT with the help of renowned expert, Ken Tao. As you prepare for the MCAT, Dr. Tao will introduce you to critical topics that you will need to know as you prepare for the exam. A number of additional lessons will be added to the masterclass covering a wide range of topics that you need to know about in order to be successful.

Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems (Chem/Phys)

In the Chem/Phys section of the MCAT, you’ll test your knowledge of the physical principles that govern life and how they are integrated with chemistry and physics. In this section, you’ll be tested on biology, biochemistry, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. For this section, you’ll have access to a periodic table.

Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems (Bio/BioChem)

Bio/BioChem tests your understanding of cells and organs, and how they work together to sustain life.

It’s made up of concepts from introductory biology, general chemistry, biochemistry, and organic chemistry, but covers different information than the Chem/Phys section. The periodic table will be available to test takers in this section, which emphasizes cellular and molecular biology.

The Lymphatic System – MCAT Biology

The Lymphatic System – MCAT Biology

The Lymphatic System MCAT Biology – Chapter 7 – Section 5.1 – Organ Systems – Lymphatic System Home Sample MCAT Question – Lymphatic System

Blood Pressure – MCAT Biology

Blood Pressure – MCAT Biology

Blood Pressure MCAT Biology – Chapter 7- Section 4.4 – Organ Systems – Circulatory System Home Sample MCAT Question – Blood Pressure Which of

Blood Vessels – MCAT Biology

Blood Vessels – MCAT Biology

The Blood Vessels MCAT Biology – Chapter 7- Section 4.2 – Organ Systems – Circulatory System Home Sample MCAT Question – The Blood Vessels

Endocrine vs Exocrine Glands – MCAT Biology

Endocrine vs Exocrine Glands – MCAT Biology

Endocrine vs. Exocrine Glands MCAT Biology – Chapter 7 – Section 2.2 – Organ Systems – Endocrine System Home Sample MCAT Question – Endocrine

Types of Hormones – MCAT Biology

Types of Hormones – MCAT Biology

Types of Hormones MCAT Biology – Chapter 7 – Section 2.3 – Organ Systems – Endocrine System Home Sample MCAT Question – Types of

Digestive System Organs – MCAT Biology

Digestive System Organs – MCAT Biology

Digestive System Organs MCAT Biology – Chapter 7 – Section 6.2 – Organ Systems – Digestive System Home Sample MCAT Question – Digestive System

Digestive System Anatomy & Function – MCAT Biology

Digestive System Anatomy & Function – MCAT Biology

Digestive System Anatomy & Function MCAT Biology – Chapter 7 – Section 6.1 – Organ Systems – Digestive System Home Sample MCAT Question –

Urine Formation  – MCAT Biology

Urine Formation – MCAT Biology

Urine Formation MCAT Biology – Chapter 7 – Section 7.2 – Organ Systems – Excretory System Home Sample MCAT Question – Urine Formation During

The Excretory System & Kidneys – MCAT Biology

The Excretory System & Kidneys – MCAT Biology

The Excretory System & Kidneys MCAT Biology – Chapter 7 – Section 7.1 – Organ Systems – Excretory System Home Sample MCAT Question –

Glial Cells – MCAT Biology

Glial Cells – MCAT Biology

Glial Cells MCAT Biology – Chapter 7 – Section 1.6 – Organ Systems – Nervous System Home Sample MCAT Question – Glial Cells Which

Mutations – MCAT Biology

Mutations – MCAT Biology

Mutations MCAT Biology – Chapter 1 – Section 2.4 – DNA – DNA Replication & Repair Home Sample MCAT Question – Mutations Which type

The Genetic Code – MCAT Biology

The Genetic Code – MCAT Biology

The Genetic Code MCAT Biology – Chapter 2 – Section 1.4 – Gene Expression – The Central Dogma Home Sample MCAT Question – Genetic

Central Dogma – MCAT Biology

Central Dogma – MCAT Biology

Central Dogma MCAT Biology – Chapter 2 – Section 1.1 – Gene Expression – Central Dogma Home Sample MCAT Question – Central Dogma Which

Pregnancy, Parturition, & Lactation​ – MCAT Biology

Pregnancy, Parturition, & Lactation​ – MCAT Biology

Pregnancy, Parturition, & Lactation MCAT Biology – Chapter 7 – Section 8.4 – Organ Systems – Reproductive System Home Sample MCAT Question – Pregnancy,

The Menstrual Cycle – MCAT Biology

The Menstrual Cycle – MCAT Biology

The Menstrual Cycle MCAT Biology – Chapter 7 – Section 8.3 – Organ Systems – Reproductive System Home Sample MCAT Question – Menstrual Cycle

Sexual Development – MCAT Biology

Sexual Development – MCAT Biology

Sexual Development MCAT Biology – Chapter 6 – Section 2.3 – Reproduction and Development – Human Development Home Sample MCAT Question – Sexual Development

Male & Female Reproductive Structures – MCAT Biology

Male & Female Reproductive Structures – MCAT Biology

Male & Female Reproductive Structures MCAT Biology – Chapter 7 – Section 8.1 – Organ Systems – Reproductive System Home Sample MCAT Question –

Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic Nervous System – MCAT Biology

Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic Nervous System – MCAT Biology

Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic Nervous System MCAT Biology – Chapter 7 – Section 1.2 – Organ Systems – Nervous System Home Sample MCAT Question –

Spermatogenesis – MCAT Biology

Spermatogenesis – MCAT Biology

Spermatogenesis MCAT Biology – Chapter 6 – Section 1.1 – Reproduction & Development – Spermatogenesis Home Sample MCAT Question – Spermatogenesis During spermatogenesis, what

Resting Membrane Potential of Neurons – MCAT Biology

Resting Membrane Potential of Neurons – MCAT Biology

Resting Membrane Potential of Neurons MCAT Biology – Chapter 7 – Section 1.7 – Organ Systems – Nervous System Home Sample MCAT Question –

Reflex Arcs – MCAT Biology

Reflex Arcs – MCAT Biology

Reflex Arcs MCAT Biology – Chapter 2 – Section 1.3 – Organ Systems – Reflex Arcs Home Sample MCAT Question – Reflex Arcs What

Oogenesis – MCAT Biology

Oogenesis – MCAT Biology

Oogenesis MCAT Biology – Chapter 6 – Section 1.2 – Human Reproduction & Development – Oogenesis Home Sample MCAT Question – Oogenesis During oogenesis,

Neuron Structure – MCAT Biology

Neuron Structure – MCAT Biology

Neuron Structure MCAT Biology – Chapter 7 – Section 1.4 – Organ Systems – Neuron Structure Home Sample MCAT Question – Neuron Structure The

Nervous System Structure & Function – MCAT Biology

Nervous System Structure & Function – MCAT Biology

Nervous System Structure & Function MCAT Biology – Chapter 7 – Section 1.1 – Organ Systems – Nervous System Structure & Function Home Sample

DNA Replication – MCAT Biology

DNA Replication – MCAT Biology

DNA Replication MCAT Biology – Chapter 1 – Section 2.2 – DNA – DNA Replication Home Sample MCAT Question – DNA Replication Which of

Semi-Conservative DNA Replication – MCAT Biology

Semi-Conservative DNA Replication – MCAT Biology

Semi-Conservative DNA Replication MCAT Biology – Chapter 1 – Section 2.1 – DNA – Semi-Conservative DNA Replication Home Sample MCAT Question – Semi-Conservative DNA

Histones, Chromatin, and Chromosome Coiling – MCAT Biology

Histones, Chromatin, and Chromosome Coiling – MCAT Biology

Histones, Chromatin, and Chromosome Coiling MCAT Biology – Chapter 1 – Section 3.1 – DNA – Histones, Chromatin, and Chromosome Coiling Home Sample MCAT

Operons & Prokaryotic Gene Expression Part 1 – MCAT Biology

Operons & Prokaryotic Gene Expression Part 1 – MCAT Biology

Operons & Prokaryotic Gene Expression Part 1 MCAT Biology – Chapter 2 – Section 2.1 – Gene Expression – Operons & Prokaryotic Gene Expression

Eukaryotic RNA Processing & Splicing​ – MCAT Biology

Eukaryotic RNA Processing & Splicing​ – MCAT Biology

Eukaryotic RNA Processing & Splicing MCAT Biology – Chapter 2 – Section 1.3 – Gene Expression – Eukaryotic RNA Processing & Splicing​ Home Sample

Telomeres and the DNA End Replication Problem – MCAT Biology

Telomeres and the DNA End Replication Problem – MCAT Biology

Telomeres and the DNA End Replication Problem MCAT Biology – Chapter 1 – Section 2.3 – DNA – Telomeres and the DNA End Replication

The Cell Cycle – MCAT Biology

The Cell Cycle – MCAT Biology

The Cell Cycle MCAT Biology – Chapter 3 – Section 1.1 – Cell Division – The Cell Cycle Home Sample MCAT Question – The

Mitosis – MCAT Biology

Mitosis – MCAT Biology

Mitosis MCAT Biology – Chapter 3 – Section 1.2 – Cell Division – Mitosis Home Sample MCAT Question – Mitosis Which of the following

The Griffith and Hershey-Chase Experiments – MCAT Biology

The Griffith and Hershey-Chase Experiments – MCAT Biology

The Griffith and Hershey-Chase Experiments MCAT Biology – Chapter 1 – Section 1.1 – DNA – The Griffith and Hershey-Chase Experiments Home Sample MCAT

Blood Flow in the Heart – MCAT Biology

Blood Flow in the Heart – MCAT Biology

Blood Flow in the Heart MCAT Biology – Chapter 7 – Section 4.3 – Organ Systems – Circulatory System Home Sample MCAT Question –

Ribosome Structure & Function – MCAT Biology

Ribosome Structure & Function – MCAT Biology

Ribosome Structure & Function MCAT Biology – Chapter 2 – Section 1.5 – Gene Expression – The Central Dogma Home Sample MCAT Question –

Heterochromatin vs. Euchromatin – MCAT Biology

Heterochromatin vs. Euchromatin – MCAT Biology

Heterochromatin vs. Euchromatin MCAT Biology – Chapter 1 – Section 3.2 – DNA – Heterochromatin vs. Euchromatin Home Sample MCAT Question – Heterochromatin vs

Mechanism of Transcription – MCAT Biology

Mechanism of Transcription – MCAT Biology

Mechanism of Transcription MCAT Biology – Chapter 2 – Section 1.2 – Gene Expression – Mechanism of Transcription Home Sample MCAT Question – Mechanism

Hypothalamus and the Pituitary Gland – MCAT Biology

Hypothalamus and the Pituitary Gland – MCAT Biology

Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland MCAT Biology Home Sample MCAT Question – Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland Which hormone is not secreted by the anterior pituitary

Glycolysis Part 1 – MCAT Biochemistry

Glycolysis Part 1 – MCAT Biochemistry

Glycolysis Part 1 MCAT Biochemistry – Chapter 6 – Section 1.1 – Cellular Respiration – Glycolysis Part 1 Home Sample MCAT Question – Glycolysis

The Krebs Cycle – MCAT Biochemistry

The Krebs Cycle – MCAT Biochemistry

The Krebs Cycle MCAT Biochemistry – Chapter 6 – Section 2.2 – Cellular Respiration – The Krebs Cycle Home Sample MCAT Question – The

Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex – MCAT Biochemistry

Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex – MCAT Biochemistry

Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex MCAT Biochemistry – Chapter 6 – Section 2.1 – Cellular Respiration – Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Home Sample MCAT Question – Pyruvate

Glycolysis Net Reaction – MCAT Biochemistry

Glycolysis Net Reaction – MCAT Biochemistry

Glycolysis Net Reaction MCAT Biochemistry – Chapter 6 – Section 1.3 – Cellular Respiration – Glycolysis Net Reaction Home Sample MCAT Question – Glycolysis

Payoff Phase of Glycolysis – MCAT Biochemistry

Payoff Phase of Glycolysis – MCAT Biochemistry

Glycolysis Part 2 MCAT Biochemistry – Chapter 6 – Section 1.2 – Cellular Respiration – Glycolysis Part 2 Home Sample MCAT Question – Glycolysis

Glycogenesis & Glycogen Regulation – MCAT Biochemistry

Glycogenesis & Glycogen Regulation – MCAT Biochemistry

Glycogenesis & Glycogen Regulation MCAT Biochemistry Chapter 5 – Section 2.2 – Metabolic Pathways – Glycogenesis & Glycogen Regulation Home Sample MCAT Question –

Glycogen Structure & Glycogenolysis – MCAT Biochemistry

Glycogen Structure & Glycogenolysis – MCAT Biochemistry

Glycogen & Glycogenolysis MCAT Biochemistry Chapter 5 – Section 2.1 – Metabolic Pathways – Glycogen & Glycogenolysis Home Sample MCAT Question – Glycogen &

Fermentation – MCAT Biochemistry

Fermentation – MCAT Biochemistry

Fermentation MCAT Biochemistry Chapter 5 – Section 1.1 – Metabolic Pathways – Fermentation Home Sample MCAT Question – Fermentation Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion

The DNA Double Helix – MCAT Biochemistry

The DNA Double Helix – MCAT Biochemistry

The DNA Double Helix MCAT Biochemistry – Chapter 4 – Section 1.2 – Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids – The DNA Double Helix Home Sample

Nucleotides – MCAT Biochemistry

Nucleotides – MCAT Biochemistry

Nucleotide Structure and Function MCAT Biochemistry – Chapter 4 – Section 1.1 – Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids – Nucleotide Structure and Function Home Sample

Enzyme Classification – MCAT Biochemistry

Enzyme Classification – MCAT Biochemistry

Enzyme Classification MCAT Biochemistry Chapter 3 – Section 1.2 – Enzymes – Classification Home Sample MCAT Question – Enzyme Classification Proteases, enzymes that catalyze

Gel Electrophoresis, PAGE, SDS- PAGE – MCAT Biochemistry

Gel Electrophoresis, PAGE, SDS- PAGE – MCAT Biochemistry

Gel Electrophoresis, PAGE, SDS- PAGE MCAT Biochemistry Chapter 2 – Section 2.1 – Peptides and Proteins – Gel Electrophoresis (PAGE, SDS- PAGE) Home Sample

Predicting Peptide Charge – MCAT Biochemistry

Predicting Peptide Charge – MCAT Biochemistry

Predicting Peptide Charge MCAT Biochemistry – Chapter 2 – Section 1.4 – Peptides and Proteins – Predicting Peptide Charge Home Sample MCAT Question –

Protein Denaturation – MCAT Biochemistry

Protein Denaturation – MCAT Biochemistry

Protein Denaturation MCAT Biochemistry – Chapter 2 – Section 1.2 – Peptides and Proteins – Protein Denaturation Home Sample MCAT Question – Protein Denaturation

Gabriel Synthesis of Amino Acids – MCAT Biochemistry

Gabriel Synthesis of Amino Acids – MCAT Biochemistry

Gabriel Synthesis of Amino Acids MCAT Biochemistry Chapter 1 – Section 3.2 – Amino Acids – Gabriel Synthesis of Amino Acids Home Sample MCAT

Strecker Synthesis of Amino Acids – MCAT Biochemistry

Strecker Synthesis of Amino Acids – MCAT Biochemistry

Strecker Synthesis of Amino Acids MCAT Biochemistry Chapter 1 – Section 3.1 – Amino Acids – Strecker Synthesis of Amino Acids Home Sample MCAT

Peptide Bonds – MCAT Biochemistry

Peptide Bonds – MCAT Biochemistry

Peptide Bonds MCAT Biochemistry Chapter 1 – Section 2.1 – Amino Acids – Peptide Bonds Home Sample MCAT Question – Peptide Bonds Which of

Zwitterions and Isoelectric Point – MCAT Biochemistry

Zwitterions and Isoelectric Point – MCAT Biochemistry

Zwitterions and Isoelectric Point MCAT Biochemistry Chapter 1 – Section 1.3 – Amino Acids – Zwitterions and Isoelectric Point Home Sample MCAT Question –

Amino Acid Classification – MCAT Biochemistry

Amino Acid Classification – MCAT Biochemistry

Amino Acid Classification MCAT Biochemistry Chapter 1 – Section 1.2 – Amino Acids – Amino Acid Classification Home Sample MCAT Question – Amino Acid

Amino Acid Configuration and Structure – MCAT Biochemistry

Amino Acid Configuration and Structure – MCAT Biochemistry

Amino Acid Configuration and Structure MCAT Biology Chapter 1 – Section 1.1 – Amino Acids – Amino Acid Configuration and Structure Home Sample MCAT

Operons & Prokaryotic Gene Expression Part 2- MCAT Biology

Operons & Prokaryotic Gene Expression Part 2- MCAT Biology

Operons & Prokaryotic Gene Expression Part 2 MCAT Biology – Chapter 2 – Section 2.2 – Gene Expression – Operons & Prokaryotic Gene Expression

Loop of Henle and Countercurrent Multiplication – MCAT Biology

Loop of Henle and Countercurrent Multiplication – MCAT Biology

Loop of Henle and Countercurrent Multiplication MCAT Biology Home Sample MCAT Question – Countercurrent Multiplication and the Loop of Henle What type of transporter,

Nephron – MCAT Biology

Nephron – MCAT Biology

Nephron MCAT Biology Home Sample MCAT Question: Nephron Which combination of features best describes the descending limb of the loop of Henle:a) High water

Action Potentials, Refractory Period, and Summation – MCAT Biology

Action Potentials, Refractory Period, and Summation – MCAT Biology

Action Potentials, Refractory Period, and Summation MCAT Biology Home Sample MCAT Question: Action Potentials What is it called when a neuron reaches threshold potential

Synapse – MCAT Biology

Synapse – MCAT Biology

Synapse MCAT Biology Home Sample MCAT Question: Synapse In chemical synapses, depolarization of the axon terminal in the presynaptic neuron results in the: a)

Cancer – MCAT Biology

Cancer – MCAT Biology

Cancer MCAT Biology – Chapter 3 – Section 1.3 – Cell Division – Cancer Home Sample MCAT Question: Cancer One of the roles of

Dominance, Penetrance, Expressivity, Hybrid Viability, and Gene Pool​ – MCAT Biology

Dominance, Penetrance, Expressivity, Hybrid Viability, and Gene Pool​ – MCAT Biology

Dominance, Penetrance, Expressivity, Hybrid Viability, and Gene Pool MCAT Biology Home Sample MCAT Question: Which of the following is an example of expressivity? a)

Genes, Genotype, and Phenotype – MCAT Biology

Genes, Genotype, and Phenotype – MCAT Biology

Genes, Genotype, and Phenotype MCAT Biology Home Sample MCAT Question: Genes, Genotype and Phenotype A set of alleles in an organism is called: a)

Post-Translational Modification of Proteins – MCAT Biology

Post-Translational Modification of Proteins – MCAT Biology

Post-Translational Modification of Proteins MCAT Biology – Chapter 2 – Section 1.7 – Gene Expression – The Central Dogma Home Sample MCAT Question: Post

Levels of Protein Structure – MCAT Biochemistry

Levels of Protein Structure – MCAT Biochemistry

Levels of Protein Structure MCAT Biochemistry Chapter 2 – Section 1.1 – Peptides and Proteins – Levels of Protein Structure Home Sample MCAT Question:

Translation – MCAT Biology

Translation – MCAT Biology

Translation MCAT Biology – Chapter 2 – Section 1.6 – Gene Expression – The Central Dogma Sample MCAT Question: Translation In terms of peptide

Regulation of Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis – MCAT Biochem

Regulation of Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis – MCAT Biochem

How are glycolysis and gluconeogenesis regulated differently? This lesson explains the key differences between these processes that you need to know for the MCAT!

Gluconeogenesis – MCAT Biochemistry

Gluconeogenesis – MCAT Biochemistry

Learn about the key irreversible steps of gluconeogenesis, how glycolysis differs from gluconeogenesis, as well as which enzyme reduces oxaloacetate to phosphoenolpyruvate during gluconeogenesis.

Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes – MCAT Biology

Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes – MCAT Biology

Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes MCAT Biology – Chapter 2 – Section 3.1 – Gene Expression – Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes

Pentose Phosphate Pathway – MCAT Biochemistry

Pentose Phosphate Pathway – MCAT Biochemistry

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Pentose Phosphate Pathway MCAT Biochemistry Chapter

Enzyme Inhibition – MCAT Biochemistry

Enzyme Inhibition – MCAT Biochemistry

Find out everything you need to know about Enzyme Inhibition of Michaelis-Menten Kinetics, this includes the differences between competitive, uncompetitive, non-competitive, and mixed inhibition.

Chemiosmotic Coupling & Proton Motive Force – MCAT Biochemistry

Chemiosmotic Coupling & Proton Motive Force – MCAT Biochemistry

Find out what you need to know about ATP synthase and chemiosmotic coupling. This lesson covers oxidative phosphorylation, chemiosmotic coupling​, and how ATP forms.

Electron Transport Chain – MCAT Biochemistry

Electron Transport Chain – MCAT Biochemistry

Electron Transport Chain MCAT Biochemistry – Chapter 6 – Section 3.1 – Cellular Respiration – Electron Transport Chain Sample MCAT Biochemistry Question All of

Michaelis Menten Kinetics – MCAT Biochemistry

Michaelis Menten Kinetics – MCAT Biochemistry

Get a breakdown of the basics of Michaelis Menten’s kinetics. This lesson includes a look at the Michaelis-Menten kinetics model, equation, and catalytic efficiency.

Lineweaver Burk Plots – MCAT Biochemistry

Lineweaver Burk Plots – MCAT Biochemistry

Discover more about Lineweaver Burk Plots, the equations it is derived from, and how they are utilized to visualize the types of enzyme inhibitors.

Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior (Psych/Soc)

In the Psych/Soc section, you’re tested on how society, culture, and behavior affect health. Physicians serve patients from different backgrounds and have to understand how internal and external factors affect behavior. It’s imperative for medical students to understand how socioeconomic factors play a role in health.

Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)

The CARS section assesses a candidate’s ability to comprehend and analyze information in the moment. To test your analytical and reasoning skills, you have to read and comprehend complex passages quickly.

You’ll read short passages (500-600 words) about the humanities or social sciences and answer questions about them. A lot of these passages use obscure words and complicated grammar. Answers will be found by reading between the lines.

Studying for this section is a lot different since all the information you need is in the passages. For the CARS, you have to build and practice certain skills instead of memorizing information.

More content on the CARS section will be coming soon, stay tuned!