Preparation for MCAT Genetics

[joshto]

It seems as though Genetics is being tested more now than it ever has.
How does one prepare (as best they can) for the current MCAT focus on genetics?

I have EK for Bio, and there is very little molecular bio/genetics

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[BenchReserve211]

Well if you have the time take a genetics class. After my genetics class I turned a weak point into a very strong one and my bio scores reflected that. After the genetics class all the questions on the practice tests concerning genetics seemed REALLY basic.

 

[docelh]

I think OP is looking for a solid review book on genetics. Don't know of one myself.

TPR Hyperlearning Bio?

 

[joshto]

I guess genetics is a fairly broad topic. Which topics, specifically, are most directly tested? Are we talking punnet squares or pedigrees? or are we talking more molecular bio--DNA Replication, RFLPs, etc.

 

[JonMD26]

who cares about the mcat, I'm going to the beach.....haha yeah right

 

[NYR56]

As far as I remember, if you know the EK material for genetics cold, that is all you will need to know for the MCAT. I'm not sure what other source would be more detailed but I definitely would NOT suggest taking a genetics class, that is entirely overkill.

 

[fishbait63]

Just remember that the mcat is mainly based on lower division classes, going deep into genetics will result in a lot of useless material, I believe it might help for one or two questions it did for me but a semester/ quarter long classes for 1-2 questions seems like a waste. Work on a lot of the basics understand DNA, make sure you understand the terms there isn't much missing of EK's sections.