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Within the small molecule category, we’ll discuss extraction, crystallization and recrystallization, and chromatography (TLC and HPLC).

For proteins, we cover SDS-page, precipitation, soelectric focusing, and chromatography variations. Lastly, we’ll explain, within the world of cells, centrifugation, flow cytometry, and microfluidics.

Visit MedSchoolCoach.com for more help with the MCAT.

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[02:24] Techniques for small molecules - extraction, crystallization and recrystallization, and chromatography (TLC and HPLC)

[28:24] Techniques for proteins - SDS-page, precipitation, isoelectric focusing, and chromatography variations

[54:47] Techniques for cells - centrifugation, flow cytometry, and microfluidics.

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Separation and Purification Techniques

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MP3•Головна епізоду

Within the small molecule category, we’ll discuss extraction, crystallization and recrystallization, and chromatography (TLC and HPLC).

Visit MedSchoolCoach.com for more help with the MCAT.

Jump into the conversation:

[00:00] MCAT Tutorig from MedSchoolCoach

[00:34] Welcome to MCAT Basics

[01:07] Topics covered in this episode

[02:24] Techniques for small molecules - extraction, crystallization and recrystallization, and chromatography (TLC and HPLC)

[28:24] Techniques for proteins - SDS-page, precipitation, isoelectric focusing, and chromatography variations

[54:47] Techniques for cells - centrifugation, flow cytometry, and microfluidics.

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Learning and memory are foundational concepts that play a critical role in acing the MCAT, especially in the Psych/Soc section. In this episode, host Sam Smith discusses the key concepts of learning and memory, covering the brain structures involved in memory formation, like the hippocampus and amygdala, as well as the different types of memory—explicit, implicit, and working memory. Sam also explores types of learning, including latent learning, observational learning, and the essential principles of classical and operant conditioning, and more. Visit medschoolcoach.com for more help with the MCAT. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (01:03) How brain structures support learning and memory (02:39) The role of memory in learning processes (03:20) How the information processing model explains memory (16:28) Types of learning: latent, observational, and conditioning (17:48) How observational learning works in social contexts (18:23) Overview of classical and operant conditioning (34:44) MCAT Advice of the Day…

MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach)

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Study Types and Research Design 47:25

13 weeks тому47:25

47:25

Understanding study design and research variables is crucial for mastering the MCAT and in medical research. In this episode, host Sam Smith discusses the essentials of study design and research methods, from understanding independent and dependent variables to navigating the complexities of correlation, causation, and confounding variables. You’ll learn about the different types of studies, including experimental, observational, case-control, and cohort designs, and how they apply to MCAT questions. Plus, we’ll explore odds ratios, study validity, and the importance of specificity and sensitivity in diagnostic tests. This episode also covers common study limitations and biases, helping you sharpen your critical thinking skills for exam day. Visit MedSchoolCoach.com for more help with the MCAT. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (01:22) Types of variables seen in studies (03:10) Correlation and Pearson correlation coefficient (05:38) Causation vs. correlation (07:16) Confounding variables: Examples and impact (08:55) Odds ratio and study applications (11:00) Validities in experiments (16:20) Specificity vs. sensitivity in diagnostic tests (19:13) Types of studies: Experimental and observational (31:32) Single blind vs. double blind studies (32:58) Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) (35:57) Research limitations and study bias (45:39) MCAT Advice of the Day…

MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach)

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Organic Chemistry Mechanisms To Know 16:30

14 weeks тому16:30

16:30

In this episode, Sam Smith will discuss and help you understand the essential organic chemistry mechanisms and reactions you may encounter when taking the MCAT. From nucleophilic substitution reactions like SN1 and SN2 to aldol condensation and oxidation and reduction of alcohols, Sam will cover the high-yield topics that are crucial for your test prep. He will also touch on key IR and NMR values that could appear on your exam. Visit medschoolcoach.com for more help with the MCAT. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (01:42) SN1 and SN2 nucleophilic substitution reactions, mechanisms, and key concepts (03:18) Carbonyl substitution and addition reactions (06:12) Introduction to aldol condensation reactions (07:17) Overview of oxidation and reduction reactions (10:09) Explanation of Fischer esterification and saponification (12:51) Summary of elimination reactions (E1 and E2) and their distinguishing features. (13:38) What numbers to know for IR and NMR…

MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach)

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Social Groups 36:24

14 weeks тому36:24

36:24

Mastering the concept of sociological groups can unlock a deeper understanding of how we interact and influence each other. On top of that, social interactions and group dynamics form the backbone of the Psych/Soc section of the MCAT, so mastering this topic is key to a good score. In this episode, host Sam Smith breaks down the essential topic of sociological groups. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the different types of groups, the dynamics within organizations, bureaucracy, and social networks, and key concepts like groupthink, group polarization, and social loafing. We also explore how these concepts apply to real-world examples, from business partnerships to historical events like the Salem witch trials. Visit medschoolcoach.com for more help with the MCAT. Jump into the conversation: 00:00 Intro 02:09 Types of social groups and social networks 08:06 Organizations and bureaucracy 10:17 Normative organizations 16:16 Group interactions and dynamics 20:08 Difference between group think and group polarization 27:57 Deindividuation, aka the ‘mob mentality’ 31:57 Cultural groups and assimilation 34:22 MCAT Advice of the Day…

MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach)

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Genetics: Gene Expression 53:24

15 weeks тому53:24

53:24

In this episode, we explore key topics in genetics, including how sex-linked and autosomal traits are inherited. We'll break down inheritance patterns using real-world examples, like X-linked recessive diseases, and walk through Punnett square problems to show how these traits are passed down. We also cover the regulation of gene expression, focusing on epigenetic changes such as DNA methylation and how genetic imprinting impacts which genes are expressed. You'll gain insight into transcriptional and post-transcriptional control mechanisms in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, along with the processes of DNA repair that maintain genetic stability. Finally, we discuss important genetic lab techniques, such as PCR, blotting methods, and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and how they are used in gene analysis and diagnostics. Visit MedSchoolCoach.com for more help with the MCAT. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (01:49) Inheritance patterns (04:47) Solving X-linked inheritance problems using color blindness (06:37) Overview of autosomal dominant and recessive traits (08:08) Monohybrid and dihybrid crosses (10:40) How epigenetic changes affect gene expression (18:46) Transcriptional and translational control in prokaryotic operons (23:03) Enhancers, silencers, and chromatin remodeling (27:23) Post-transcriptional modifications (31:52) DNA repair mechanisms (40:14) Polymerase Chain Reaction (44:06) What different blotting techniques are used for (49:28) The FISH technique (52:01) MCAT Advice of the Day…

MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach)

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Genetics: Chromosomes, Meiosis and Mitosis, and Inheritance Patterns 44:53

15 weeks тому44:53

44:53

In this episode, we cover the foundational concepts of genetics, focusing on chromosomes, mitosis, meiosis, and inheritance patterns—important topics for the MCAT Bio/Biochem section. We’ll discuss how Gregor Mendel’s laws of segregation, independent assortment, and dominance influence inheritance and how Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection relates to modern genetics. The episode includes an overview of chromosome structure, the differences between X and Y chromosomes, and the effects of chromosomal mutations like deletions, duplications, and translocations. Mitosis and meiosis are also explained, with an emphasis on their roles in cell division and genetic diversity. Additionally, we explore genetic concepts such as codominance, incomplete dominance, genetic leakage, and how factors like penetrance and expressivity influence gene expression. Visit MedSchoolCoach.com for more help with the MCAT. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introduction to Genetics and Chromosomes (01:41) Background on genetics: Key figures and their contributions (Mendel, Darwin) (03:37) Mendel’s Laws: Segregation, independent assortment, and dominance (05:50) Charles Darwin: Evolution and natural selection in genetics (09:43) Chromosomes and DNA: Discovery and role in inheritance (11:29) Chromosome Numbers and Structure: Ploidy, chromatids, and human chromosomes (14:06) X and Y Chromosomes: Sex determination and sex-linked traits (18:34) Chromosomal Mutations: Duplication, deletion, inversion, translocation (22:00) Mitosis: Stages and the production of identical daughter cells (28:16) Meiosis: Gamete formation and genetic diversity (32:40) Centrosome, Centromere, and Centriole: Roles in cell division (33:50) Genes and Phenotypes: Alleles, genotypes, and their effect on traits (38:28) Dominant and Recessive Alleles: How traits are determined (40:37) Genetic Leakage, Penetrance, and Expressivity: Gene flow, expression likelihood, and variability (42:47) MCAT Advice of the Day…

MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach)

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Enzyme Kinetics, Inhibition, and Categorization 45:19

16 weeks тому45:19