The Princeton Review MCAT Biology and Biochemistry Review 2015 EPUB

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CHAPTER 1: MCAT 2015 BASICS
CHAPTER 2: BIOLOGY STRATEGY FOR THE MCAT
2.1 Science Sections Overview
2.2 General Science Passage Types
2.3 General Science Question Types
2.4 Biology on the MCAT
2.5 Tackling a Biology Passage
2.6 Tackling the Questions
2.7 Summary of the Approach to Biology
CHAPTER 3: BIOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT MOLECULES
3.1 Protein Building Blocks
3.2 Protein Structure
3.3 Carbohydrates
3.4 Lipids
3.5 Phosphorus-Containing Compounds
Chapter 3 Summary
Chapter 3 Freestanding Practice Questions
Chapter 3 Practice Passage
Solutions
CHAPTER 4: BIOCHEMISTRY
4.1 Thermodynamics
4.2 Kinetics and Activation Energy [EA] 4.3 Enzyme Structure and Function
4.4 Regulation of Enzyme Activity
4.5 Basic Enzyme Kinetics
4.6 Cellular Respiration
4.7 Metabolic Regulation
4.8 Fatty Acid Metabolism
Chapter 4 Summary
Chapter 4 Freestanding Practice Questions
Chapter 4 Practice Passage
Solutions
CHAPTER 5: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
5.1 DNA Structure
5.2 Genome Structure and Genomic Variations
5.3 The Role of DNA
5.4 DNA Replication
5.5 Genetic Mutation
5.6 DNA Repair
5.7 Gene Expression: Transcription
5.8 Gene Expression: Translation
5.9 Controlling Gene Expression
5.10 Beyond Nuclear Molecular Biology: Organelle Genomes
5.11 Return to Gene Structure: A Summary
Chapter 5 Summary
Chapter 5 Freestanding Practice Questions
Chapter 5 Practice Passage
Solutions
CHAPTER 6: MICROBIOLOGY
6.1 Viruses
6.2 Subviral Particles
6.3 Prokaryotes (Domain Bacteria)
6.4 Fungi
Chapter 6 Summary
Chapter 6 Freestanding Practice Questions
Chapter 6 Practice Passage
Solutions
CHAPTER 7: EUKARYOTIC CELLS
7.1 Introduction
7.2 The Organelles
7.3 The Plasma Membrane
7.4 Transmembrane Transport
7.5 Other Structural Elements of the Cell
7.6 The Cell Cycle and Mitosis
7.7 Cancer, Oncogenes, and Tumor Suppressors
Chapter 7 Summary
Chapter 7 Freestanding Practice Questions
Chapter 7 Practice Passage
Solutions
CHAPTER 8: GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
8.1 Introduction to Genetics
8.2 Meiosis
8.3 Mendelian Genetics
8.4 Extending Mendelian Genetics
8.5 Linkage
8.6 Inheritance Patterns and Pedigrees
8.7 Population Genetics
8.8 Evolution by Natural Selection
8.9 The Species Concept and Speciation
8.10 Taxonomy
8.11 The Origin of Life
Chapter 8 Summary
Chapter 8 Freestanding Practice Questions
Chapter 8 Practice Passage
Solutions
CHAPTER 9: THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS
9.1 Neuronal Structure and Function
9.2 Synaptic Transmission
9.3 Functional Organization of the Human Nervous System
9.4 Anatomical Organization of the Nervous System
9.5 Sensation and Perception
9.6 The Endocrine System
Chapter 9 Summary
Chapter 9 Freestanding Practice Questions
Chapter 9 Practice Passage
Solutions
CHAPTER 10: THE CIRCULATORY, LYMPHATIC, AND IMMUNE SYSTEMS
10.1 Overview of the Circulatory System
10.2 The Heart
10.3 Hemodynamics
10.4 Components of Blood
10.5 Transport of Gases
10.6 The Lymphatic System
10.7 The Immune System
10.8 Autoimmunity
Chapter 10 Summary
Chapter 10 Freestanding Practice Questions
Chapter 10 Practice Passage
Solutions
CHAPTER 11: THE EXCRETORY AND DIGESTIVE SYSTEMS
11.1 The Excretory System Overview
11.2 Anatomy and Function of the Urinary System
11.3 Renal Regulation of Blood Pressure and pH
11.4 Endocrine Role of the Kidney
11.5 The Digestive System—An Overview
11.6 The Gastrointestinal Tract
11.7 The GI Accessory Organs
11.8 A Day in the Life of Food
11.9 Vitamins
Chapter 11 Summary
Chapter 11 Freestanding Practice Questions
Chapter 11 Practice Passage
Solutions
CHAPTER 12: THE MUSCULAR AND SKELETAL SYSTEMS
12.1 Overview of Muscle Tissue
12.2 Skeletal Muscle
12.3 Cardiac Muscle Compared to Skeletal Muscle
12.4 Smooth Muscle Compared to Skeletal Muscle
12.5 Overview of the Skeletal System
12.6 Connective Tissue
12.7 Bone Structure
12.8 Tissues Found at Joints
12.9 Bone Growth and Remodeling; the Cells of Bone
Chapter 12 Summary
Chapter 12 Freestanding Practice Questions
Chapter 12 Practice Passage
Solutions
CHAPTER 13: THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND THE SKIN
13.1 Functions of the Respiratory System
13.2 Anatomy of the Respiratory System
13.3 Pulmonary Ventilation
13.4 Gas Exchange
13.5 Regulation of Ventilation Rate
13.6 Structure and Layers of the Skin
13.7 Temperature Regulation by the Skin
Chapter 13 Summary
Chapter 13 Freestanding Practice Questions
Chapter 13 Practice Passage
Solutions
CHAPTER 14: THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS
14.1 The Male Reproductive System
14.2 Spermatogenesis
14.3 Development of the Male Reproductive System
14.4 Androgens and Estrogens
14.5 The Female Reproductive System
14.6 Oogenesis and Ovulation
14.7 The Menstrual Cycle
14.8 Hormonal Changes During Pregnancy
14.9 Fertilization and Cleavage
14.10 Implantation and the Placenta
14.11 Post-Implantation Development
14.12 Differentiation
14.13 Pregnancy
14.14 Birth and Lactation
Chapter 14 Summary
Chapter 14 Freestanding Practice Questions
Chapter 14 Practice Passages
Solutions
APPENDIX I: SOME MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES
A.1 Enzyme-Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay (ELISA)
A.2 Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
A.3 Electrophoresis
A.4 Blotting
A.5 Recombinant DNA
A.6 Polymerase Chain Reaction
A.7 DNA Sequencing and Genomics
A.8 DNA Fingerprinting
A.9 Additional Methods to Study the Genome
A.10 Analyzing Gene Expression
A.11 Determining Gene Function
A.12 Protein Quantification
A.13 Stem Cells
A.14 Practical Applications of DNA Technology
A.15 Safety and Ethics of DNA Technology
APPENDIX II: STATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODS
A.1 Measures of Central Tendency
A.2 Measures of Variability
A.3 Inferential Statistics
BIOLOGY GLOSSARY
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