biology

  1. Study4D8T

    DAT Biology Breakdown from 4th Test Taker (Estimate Your Biology Section Progress) What Not To Do

    I took DAT past week and I wanted to share my insight as 4the time DAT taker.:alien: I have nothing to brag, but I do want to help those who are NORMAL average Joe (This is not for those with AA25 in their Junior year in undergrad with 3.7 sGPA:uhno:) I'm ONLY going to talk about BIOLOGY...
  2. C

    What to do after biochemistry?

    Hello everyone, I am a current Biochem. undergrad student and I got into this career just because I like chemistry. I am a junior now, and I still don't know what I want to do after my undergrad. I don't even know my options. I know this is a very vague and a stupid question, but can someone...
  3. mrjbb

    Microbiology Instead of Biology 2 Prereq

    Asking for a close friend. She's taken Biology 1 and has the chance to take Microbiology instead of Bio 2. She's found micro to be of more interest. Her question to me was, can she use Micro/lab as part of the 1 year biology requirement? I've looked at some OLD threads on here and my answer to...
  4. J

    My DAT Exams, Need Advice for BIO/PAT..retaking in January

    Hello All, so i just took my DAT exam. Orgo: 19 chem: 22 BIO: 15 ( I know..i know... :( ) PAT: 15 (I know.... :( ) Math: 16 Reading: 18 AA: 18 Science Average: 17 GPA: 3.2 (looking to do masters in oral biology for a year after this semester to help me out a little) So i know that both...
  5. R

    Orgo with Bio

    I'm a sophomore at Tufts and I'm trying to figure out when to take orgo. I took gen chem last year and struggled with it. I ended up with a B in chem 1 and a C+ in chem 2 (although part of the reason was because I somehow idiotically skipped two pages on the final). I'm currently registered for...
  6. A

    MCAT Bio and Biochem Foundations- How to Improve Reading and Interpreting Graphs/Tables

    If I have an unlimited amount of time, I can get the correct answer to most questions on the Bio section but I'm having a very hard time quickly interpreting data such as tables, graphs, and figures. I get really confused with all of the abbreviations and the way they list certain things and...
  7. N

    AAMC Sample Exam (Biology/Biochemistry): Question 8

    The scientists claimed that antibody B offers a better means in preventing organ injury than agents such as free radical and protease inhibitors. Which of the following reasons offers the best support for this claim? (Correct Choice: B) A. Antibody B is a high affinity antibody; therefore, it...
  8. Z

    recommended pre-med major

    Hi SDN, I am currently beginning college and would like to know how to choose or what major to choose based on the following information. After attending medical school I want to be a psychiatrist. Although I am interested in biology I do not want to be a biology major. I am very intrigued by...
  9. T

    Taking Biology 1 without Grade 12 Biology

    Hello Guys, Engineering degree, I am taking biology I this term but I don't have background in Biology Grade 12- (I did bio grade 11) What's your suggestion for me to learn and pass this course?
  10. charcot bouchard

    Cell Biology on DAT?

    I am currently trying to decide if I should take cell biology or not. There was a post about this but it was over 10 years ago. Talking to friends of mine who have taken the DAT they don't seem to think Cell Bio is necessary. I have taken Molecular and Microbiology, Physical and Developmental...
  11. Lokey

    Should I proceed with my current major?

    I am currently in my 2nd year of college. In the beginning of my college life, I had a strong interest to study in the field of computers and become and IT. My current major is Computer and Information Technology - Software. Just recently my thoughts were swayed and now I have a strong interest...
  12. MsAfrikanQueen

    Princeton Review, Ekamkrackers, and Kaplan Review books for Sale

    I am selling the resources below for the price listed beside it, I will considered negotiating the entire lot for a fair price. I will update the ad when books are no longer available. These prices do not include shipping. I am located in the DMV area for anyone in the area. Examkrackers 101...
  13. P

    prepharmacy prereqs

    Hi, so far I have taken my first bio course and I dont know weather to continue with bio and take microbiology which is in the 200 level or start taking gen chem 1. should i save microbiology and anatomy with physiology later? I am going to kind of be in my sophmore year in the fall I took...
  14. P

    STUDY SKILLS HELP!!

    Hello, so far I have taken my first bio class and I did good but I had to study so much and I wasnt even full time. My problem is I have to relisten to every lecture and it takes me so long because I pause and write down everything and I can't miss a detail because the tests are VERY specific...
  15. cbabs

    Retaking Genetics Course

    Hi everyone, I took my Animal Science genetics course twice already. The first time I got a D and the second time I got a C-. I know some schools recommend not retaking the same class, but to take a higher level course. I don't know what my options would be as I would ideally like to get the...
  16. P

    Study skills help!!!

    Hello, so far I have taken my first bio class and I did good but I had to study so much and I wasnt even full time. My problem is I have to relisten to every lecture and it takes me so long because I pause and write down everything and I can't miss a detail because the tests are VERY specific...
  17. Mason91

    Russelldw or faralis?

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  18. rarekra

    Express/Accelerated Classes?

    Hi everyone, I tried looking for this across the internet, but I couldn't really find anything helpful. Would you recommend taking accelerated pre-reqs, for instance an 8 week instead of the traditional 16 week? They are during this upcoming fall semester. I'm thinking about knocking biology 1...
  19. C

    DAT DESTROYER BIO

    for those of u who did good in bio.. how to i utilize destroyer bio the best most efficient way.. every question is kind of random so like how did u set up notes while u answered questions.. did you make flashcards or what. even the answers i get right, have some info that is useful so its like...
  20. W

    Help me study by helping you study! Post questions here about content

    Hi I wanted to make this thread to see if people had content questions for the DAT. I usually learn best from teaching and was hoping people could ask me questions they have. That way, if I don't know the answer right away I can study it and reply, or further reinforce my knowledge! Shoot away...
  21. J

    DAT Breakdown! 22AA

    First off, before I get into the breakdown of my studying, I just want to thank everyone for their helpful posts and keeping this forum thriving and helpful for many! I took the DAT July 27th, I want to help people that were just like me, reading through the detailed breakdowns of others to see...
  22. D

    DAT physiology

    I just finished cliffs AP bio and everyone is saying the physio section sucks so what would u guys recommended is a good source for that section??? Videos? Notes? I have the Kaplan blue book but have not touched it thus far lol..And Not feralis notes pls, the physio chapter on those notes is...
  23. M

    Help Help Help-a musician pursuing medical career

    Hi, I just recently graduated from my high school and started considering the medical career. I went to a professional conservatory and have NEVER taken any biology and chemistry classes. I will be studying at Wesleyan University this fall. I was wondering how hard it would be for me to study...
  24. F

    Which order to take classes??

    Hi, So I am taking the DAT next summer and am trying to get these upper level bio courses out of the way. I am taking orgo I/II and A&P I/II for fall and winter semesters already. What order should I take these in? Fall semester: Orgo I A&P I Either genetics, microbio, cell and molec...
  25. P

    DAT QVault, Bootcamp, Genius Subscriptions Selling Cheap!

    Finished studying for my DAT! Selling my online subscriptions for cheap. Message me! DAT Genius: Expiring October 25, 2016. Asking $65 DAT Bootcamp: Expiring August 31st, 2016. Asking $40 DAT QVault Biology expiring October 16th, 2016. Asking $30 If you want to bundle up and purchase all...
  26. P

    Lab practicals help!

    Im currently taking my first bio course in undergrad and I like the course however the lab is ver difficult and I we have lab practicals but even when I read the lab manual I still do poor on the practicals because they test for understanding of the experiments and I dont understand the...
  27. Parietalbonelv

    HistologyDesigns

    Dear Society of medicine. I'm currently a third year medical student, interested in neurosurgery, physiology, histology. I've designed T-shirts with photos of histology slides i captured. Now two of those designs has been released and it would mean a world to me if you would check them out or...
  28. RJLIL

    Crack DAT Bio

    I came across a question that asks me which of the following enzymes are produced in the Salivary Glands. From Cliff and feralis notes, i know it is Amylase but the answer was: Amylase, Lysozyme and Lipase. I thought that Lipase is produced by the pancreas and used in the small intestine...
  29. D

    MCAT Biology Section

    Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone was familiar with the berkeley review books for the biology section? I am scoring pretty bad on the passages and I was wondering how does it compare to the real exam? Thanks!
  30. tooth knockn

    BIOLOGY Prerequisite - Anatomy Physiology - Think Twice

    Hello So Dental schools require Biology as a prerequisite, General Biology 1 and 2 usually fill this pre-requisite. Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 DO NOT FULFILL BIOLOGY REQUIREMENT 1 AND 2 at all dental schools. I will add more later, like which schools do not accept AP 1 and 2 as a BIO...
  31. TyrannosaurusFlex

    How do I look?

    Hey guys, I decided to make an account here on SDN to really get some insight as to what I should do. I am considering to go to school for either an MD or DO but preferably MD because I hear that there's many more options for an MD rather than a DO such as certain specialties like Hematology...
  32. geologynerd

    dat bootcamp

    My DAT is in a week and I'm freaking out especially for biology and chemistry. If I do all the bootcamp bio exams and read all the explanations and understand them, would I be in good shape for the actual bio on the dat? I got a 17 on my first and second bio exam on bootcamp, will this translate...
  33. Fancy312

    Destroyer # 54 Biology

    Okay, if anyone can explain this question to me and the background behind it because I am lost to how to understand it 54. A scientist does a study on TCA cycle enzymes, She discovers that a gene for dehydrogenase spans over 4000 base pairs of DNA. She discovered that 7 introns, and 11 exons...
  34. A

    Bio Help!

    A few weeks until my test and I am majorly sucking at Bio- any suggestions? I have been taking DAT bootcamp bio tests and Dat Q Vault Bio tests- are these similar to the actual test? Thanks in advance!
  35. J

    For Sale Cheap Older MCAT Books

    For sale are a bunch of older MCAT books I am selling: The Official Guide to the MCAT, 1st edition Kaplan MCAT Practice Tests, 8th edition EK 1001 Questions in MCAT Biology EK 1001 Questions in MCAT Chemistry EK 1001 Questions in MCAT Organic Chemistry EK 1001 Questions in MCAT Physics EK MCAT...
  36. N

    How essential are upper level biology courses for the new MCAT?

    Most schools still only require the two semesters of General Biology. However, given the new MCAT, how high-yield are courses such as Genetics, Cell Physiology, Anatomy and Physiology of Vertebrates, Microbiology, and Biophysical Chemistry? I'm a Psych major so I would have to schedule these...
  37. T

    Doing worse on QVault than Bootcamp and Destroyer?? (Bio)

    Hey guys! For bio practice, I've been using Qvault, Bootcamp and Destroyer. However, my scores/percentage correct for Qvault are much lower than Bootcamp and Destroyer! This is really confusing and worrying me since I've seen that Bootcamp and Destroyer are much more difficult than Qvault. What...
  38. D

    DAT Biology Question Distribution

    I know that you can't trust everything on the internet, but what would you say the accuracy of this chart is?
  39. ChymeofPassion

    Freshman Year Completed; Next Steps

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  40. S

    Psychology w/ Minor for Pre-Med?

    Hi everyone! This thread might sound a bit redundant or even a bit mislead, but I am trying to work out my pre-reqs so I can officially declare myself pre-med, but my school is coming down hard on me to declare my major. So here's my situation. I love psychology. I'm fascinated by the way the...
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