biochem

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Hi, I'm a non-traditional applicant that will be applying next year. I have my BS, a graduate degree, and have taken my MCAT. A few schools I'm applying to require biochemistry, which I never have taken. My question is whether or not it makes a difference to take biochem before I apply to this...

Hey SDN, I just wanted to explain my plan of attack when it comes to my application process. Please let me know what you guys think. FYI I am a junior in my undergrad. Starting January I will be taking: Biochemistry as well as 3 online classes that should require little to no work. Basically I...

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I am A Biological Science major and I can potentially graduate in December, which would give me Jan-March to prepare for the MCAT & shadow with no distractions and apply for med school (doing a gap year). My only issue is I would have to take Orgo 1, Phys 2, Genetics, +1 upper level bio next...

Hi all, I am a DPT that graduated from the University of Montana in May 2015. I have been practicing at a private outpatient clinic for over 2 years now and love it. Like most PTs, I once considered M.D. vs PA vs PT. I ultimately chose DPT for multiple reasons: Plenty of one-on-one time with...

Is anyone aware of Dental Schools that do not require biochem as a prerequisite?!

I ended up with a bad lab partner in a 4-credit 400 level biochem class (through the tried and true method of pairing everyone with the person they sit next to on the first day!). We've had to redo every experiment so far because of mistakes she makes. I gave her the benefit of the doubt but I'm...

Hello everyone, i have a question. How does GPCR transmembrane and RTK linked to secondary structure of the protein. Is it alpha helix or beta stranded sheet? And also is GPCR considered loop?

I'm using the old version of the Berkeley Review to get ready for the exam, but I am worried that the 2011 version that I am using will not adequately cover biochem. Also I think their ochem might be more in-depth than I need for the 2015 MCAT. Any suggestions as to what I should do especially...

The reaction 2A + B <--> C + D is found to take place in two steps, the first, which follows second order kinetics is slow and the second is fast. Which of the following CANNOT be the mechanism for the rate determining step of this reaction? A) A collides with B B) A collides with A C) B...

Hello friends, You can see more of my background in my other posts, but I'm basically just a little bit off the usual schedule and I have a more specific question. Lots of people on SDN say that biochem is almost necessary to do well on the MCAT, but I currently don't plan on taking it. There's...

I've read through a number of other threads about this, but can't seem to find one like my situation. I haven't taken all my prerequisites yet, including the necessary Biochem and Physics 1. So, that's why I'm planning to take the MCAT in Jan. I don't think I have time to do a prep course in...

Hello all, I have a general question about proteins and how it works. So, from what I have understood, increase temperature or harsh environment etc, the protein will unfold its conformational shape. But today, I realize as I was doing TPR exercise, they said " the addition of high...

I was doing an MCAT diagnostic test from kaplan. One of the topics was a mutation that caused an enzyme to lose only some of its function but retained most. I'm confused in general how an enzyme can only lose some part of its function but not all of it. Doesn't losing some function indicate...

Hey guys, So im kinda in a hard situation right now. Long story short, I need to take the MCAT in the summer of 2018 it I want to be able to go to medical school on time. I graduate in December 2018. I will have all my prereqs done before then except biochem. At my school you have to finish...

Hello. I am applying to dental schools this year and most of them require biochemistry. During my undergrad years I was unabe to take biochemistry at my school. I have a community college near me that offers Intro to Biochemistry (CHM 260) If I take this course at the CC in person can it fulfill...

Okay so my uni has a pretty sweet deal for biochem: I do not need to take physical chem with calc or physics with calc- I take upper level chem electives and bio electives as well as advanced biocem . I work in a lab and present a topic and learn lab skills My uni also has a BS in Bio with a...

Hello, I want to clear up some misunderstanding from this problem. The question is as follows: Which statement describes a characteristics of FSH? A. FSH DOES NOT REQUIRE TRANSPORT PROTEINS TO REMAIN SOLUBLE IN THE BLOODSTREAM. B. FSH ENTERS THE BLOODSTREAM BY DIFFUSING ACROSS THE PLASMA...

Hi everyone! I just finished sophomore year, and I ended up with a C- in the 2nd hardest intro biochem course at my university (there are three). I got a B in Physics 2 this semester but an A in my English and Spanish classes. Currently my total GPA is 3.56 and my sGPA is 3.29. I plan to...

Hey everyone, Thanks for reading, I'd just like some advice real quick on the MCAT and what it's worth. I am a good student, I've worked hard from an upward trend, transferred university and am currently the top Junior Biochemistry major at a top 50 college (I came a long way :D). Because of my...

I just received a C- in my biochem class, and I was wondering if I should re-take it. Obviously, getting a bad grade in the first place wasn't ideal, but I was wondering if re-taking the same course would look better than being content with an awful grade. I totally overburdened myself this...

Ok so here's my current situation. I'm a biology major and will be finishing up my junior year of college in roughly a month. Originally I planned to take the MCAT after my junior year, but due to some unpredictable circumstances, there are a few classes I still need to take and in general, I...

I'm reviewing my FL 1, and I'm confused on Question 24 of the Bio/Biochem section. Q) A follow-up study by the researchers showed that the Y chromosome experiences a much higher mutation rate than the X chromosome. This is likely due to the fact that: A) the X chromosome encodes more proteins...

Hi! Just to provide some background: I am a freshman in a guaranteed medical school acceptance program. I am going to graduate in three years, which means I will have to take the MCAT next year (2018) possibly during April or May (I plan on applying out since it can't hurt, which means April is...

Hi, everyone. I'm a post-bac and the prereqs I have left to take are Biochemistry, and Physics I & II. I already have an A on Calculus I so I could take calculus based Physics, but I hear that it is a rather tough class and algebra physics is just as good for the MCAT. If I take Biochemistry...

I was looking up upper tier schools and as per requirements organic chem II seems to not be there. Just biochem in it's place. Also I was able to compare my university's curriculum (state school) with some the private schools around me and apparently lots of universities orgo I & II just cover...

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So here are the facts: I'm a senior majoring in biochemistry. I always wanted to apply to med school but my hesitation is my GPA. Right now I have a 3.65 overall. The reason that it's so low is because I was originally majoring in biomedical engineering. Fall semester of my sophomore year, I...

Forecasting for next semester, and I'm having a hard decision deciding what to do for my 2nd semester of my sophomore year. I am acing organic chemistry 1 right now, but I put a lot of effort into the course. Majority of my time this semester has been used for studying and I'm pulling As in my...

Hey! I found out only too late that the biochemistry course I took in my undergrad doesn't count toward KCUMB's 3 semester hour biochemistry requirement. I looked at 2 community colleges near me and neither seem to offer it, and applying to the local university would cost nearly 1,000$ for just...

Hello, I have realized that Biochem is crucial to the new MCAT, and it consists of 30% of the questions in it, maybe even more. I cannot take the biochem class at my school, and I am taking the MCAT in april. SO i am stressing out right now. Could you please point me in the right direction...

Hi, I know there are a few of these questions on the forum, but I had a question sort of specific to my own: I don't have a stellar GPA(~3.2) at the moment and am struggling financially as well. And I just transferred to a 4yr university. I am given two choices: Biochem major with Bio double...

I'm applying next summer, and right now I have a 2.9 after graduating. I have Cs in both gen chems, as well as ochem I, then a B in ochem II and a C- in biochem. I'm enrolled in two gen chem classes right now at a CC, but is it worth retaking them? I have about 160 units since I changed my...

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I want to take the MCAT in either August/September 2017 or January/February 2018. I'm working full time as a clinical research assistant and I'm currently taking physics I ( will take physics II next semester). I haven't taken biochem yet, but know how helpful it is for the exam, so I wanted to...

Has anyone self studied biochem for the MCAT and found it to be doable? If so, what resources do you recommend? Thank you in advance for your time and help!!

I just graduated this May and now work as a research assistant full time (40 hrs/week) at a hospital. I'm taking evening classes in a few weeks b/c I have to finish physics 1 & 2 (w/ labs) and biochemistry. Is taking physics 2 and biochem at the same time (spring 17) a bad move? I was hoping to...

I am currently a chemistry major, and I'm thinking of changing my major to biochemistry or biological chemistry. I want to study pharmacy or pharmacology. It seems that Biological Chemistry is better because it includes some biology courses that are prerequisites for pharmacy. However, I found...