2018 mcat biology

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DNA Replication
Mechanism, Semi-Conservative, Enzymes, Origins, Replicating DNA Ends
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DNA Repair
Replication Repair, Mutation Repair
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Genetic Code
Central Dogma, Triplet Code, Codon-Anticodon, Degenerate Code, Missense, Initiation, mRNA
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Transcription
tRNA, rRNA, Mechanism, mRNA Processing, Ribozymes, Spliceosomes, snRNPs, snRNAs, Introns
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Translation
Roles of mRNA, tRNA and rRNA, Ribosomes, Initiation, Termination, Post-Translational Modification
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Eukaryotic Chromosome Organization
Chromosomal Proteins, Single Copy v. Repetitive DNA, Supercoiling, Heterochromatin v. Euchromatin, Telomeres, Centromeres
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Control of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes
Operon, Bacterial Gene Repression, Bacterial Positive Control
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Control of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes
Transcriptional Regulation, Transcription Factors, Gene Amplification and Duplication, Post-Transcriptional Control, Cancer, Regulation of Chromatin Structure, DNA Methylation, Non-Coding RNAs
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Recombinant DNA and Biotechnology
Gene Cloning, Restriction Enzymes, DNA Libraries, Generation of cDNA, Hybridization, Cloned Genes, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis and Southern Blotting, DNA Sequencing, Gene Expression, Gene Function, Stem Cells, Application of DNA Technology, Safety and Ethics
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Mendelian Concepts
Phenotype and Genotype, Gene, Locus, Allele, Homozygosity and Heterozygosity, Wild-Type, Recessiveness, Complete Dominance, Co-Dominance, Incomplete Dominance, Hybridization, Gene Pool
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Meiosis and Other Factors Affecting Genetic Variability
Meiosis, Meiosis v. Mitosis, Gene Segregation, Mutation, Genetic Drift, Cross-Over
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Analytic Methods
Hardy-Weinberg Principle, Testcross, Gene Mapping, Biometry
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Evolution
Natural Selection, Speciation, Evolutionary Time
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Plasma Membrane
Cell Containment, Composition, Dynamics, Solute Transport, Channels, Potential, Receptors, Exocytosis and Endocytosis, Intercellular Junctions
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Membrane-Bound Organelles and Defining Characteristics of Eukaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic Cell Characteristics, Nucleus, Mitochondria, Lysosomes, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Golgi Apparatus, Peroxisomes
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Cytoskeleton
Function, Microfilaments, Microtubules, Intermediate Filaments, Cilia and Flagella, Centrioles
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Tissues Formed From Eukaryotic Cells
Epithelial Cells, Connective Tissue
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Cell Theory
History and Development, Impact
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Classification and Structure of Prokaryotic Cells
Domains, Classifications, Lack of Nuclear Membrane, Mitotic Apparatus and Eukaryotic Organelles, Cell Wall, Flagellar Propulsion
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Growth and Physiology of Prokaryotic Cells
Fission, Genetic Adaptability, Exponential Growth, Anaerobic and Aerobic Variants, Parasitic and Symbiotic, Chemotaxis
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Genetics of Prokaryotic Cells
Plasmids, Transformation, Conjugation, Transposons
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Virus Structure
Structural Characteristics, Lack Organelles and Nucleus, Bacteriophage, Genomic Content, Size
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Viral Life Cycle
Self-Replicating, Phage and Animal Virus Life Cycle, Transduction, Retrovirus Life Cycle, Prions and Viroids
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Mitosis
Process, Structures, Phases, Growth Arrest, Control, Cancer
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Reproductive System
Meiosis, Ovum and Sperm, Sequence
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Embryogenesis
Stages, Germ Layer Structures, Neural Crest, Environment-Gene Interaction
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Mechanisms of Development
Cell Specialization, Cell-Cell Communication, Cell Migration, Pluripotency, Gene Regulation, Programmed Cell Death, Regenerative Capacity, Senescence and Aging
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Nervous System
Functions, Organization, Sensor and Effector Neurons, Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System, Reflexes, Feedback Control
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Nerve Cell
Cell Body, Dendrites, Axon, Myelin Sheath, Nodes of Ranvier, Synapse, Synaptic Activity, Resting Potential, Action Potential, Excitatory and Inhibitory Nerve Fibers, Glial Cells
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Endocrine System
Function, Endocrine Gland, Major Glands, Types of Hormones, Neuroendocrinology, Mechanism, Hormone Transport, Specificity, Feedback Control, Second Messenger Regulation
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Respiratory System
Function, Lungs and Alveoli, Breathing Mechanisms, Thermoregulation, Particulate Filtration, Alveolar Gas Exchange, pH Control, Regulation
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Circulatory System
Function, Thermoregulation, Heart, Endothelial Cells, Systolic and Diastolic Pressure, Pulmonary and Systemic Circulation, Arterial and Venous Systems, Capillary Beds, Blood, Coagulation, Oxygen Transport, CO2 Transport, Nervous and Endocrine Control
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Lymphatic System
Structure, Function
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Immune System
Innate v. Adaptive, Cells, Tissues, Antigen and Antibody, Antigen Presentation, Clonal Selection, Antigen-Antibody Recognition, Structure, Autoimmunity, Major Histocompatibility Complex
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Digestive System
Ingestion, Stomach, Liver, Bile, Pancreas, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Rectum, Muscular, Endocrine and Nervous Control
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Excretory System
Homeostasis, Kidney, Nephron, Urine Formation, Storage and Elimination, Osmoregulation, Muscular Control
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Reproductive System
Male and Female Structures, Functions, Hormonal Control
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Muscle System
Function, 3 Muscle Types, Contraction, Cardiac Contraction, Oxygen Debt, Nervous Control
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Muscle Cell
Characteristics, Mitochondria, Contractile Elements, Sarcomeres, Troponin and Tropomyosin, Calcium Regulation
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Skeletal System
Function, Structure, Bone, Cartilage, Ligaments, Endocrine Control
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Skin System
Structure, Function in Homeostasis, Osmoregulation and Thermoregulation, Physical Protection, Hormonal Control
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