Biochemistry in Step 1

[omarsanduka]

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I've just finished the biochemistry section from First Aid. I'm well-oriented overall but forgetting the names of some enzymes is inevitable considering the vast number of enzymes & substrates. I get that the general rule in studying for Step 1 is "seeing the forest for the trees" (i.e., understanding the broad concepts and not stressing on every single detail), but should I be expecting questions about the names of individual enzymes/substrates? Is it common to be tested on such information rather than the management and clinical findings of enzyme deficiencies?
Thanks in advance.

 

[wanderingorion]

From the practice questions/exams I've done, I've been asked about enzymes deficiencies/intermediate products and cofactors. While seeing the forest will tell you what the condition is, you need to know the details.

 

[Medic741]

My biochem questions had almost been written as if they had FA open and asked themselves what they could test on that you needed to take a mental step beyond what FA states. Definitely need a deeper understanding of biochem than what’s in FA to answer all the q’s