Memorize genetic code for MCAT 2015

[mister_archie]

Hi, just wondering for anyone who has taken the new MCAT, are there questions that expect us to know the genetic code for questions?

Eg, should we know that ACU makes threonine? And all the other 3 letter codes?


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[DAF16]

I haven't taken the new test yet, but I haven't seen anyone say that was necessary. People who have taken the test have emphasized that knowing the amino acid abbreviations (1 letter and 3 letter) and knowing the properties is more important.

 

[mister_archie]

Yeah that is what I've been hearing too. I guess if it were on, people would've been talking about it more. Thanks!


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[mikil100]

Absolutely not.

You should know start and stop codons, however.