MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Flashcards

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Flashcard Topics

Biology

128 decks

Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, and Genetics

Cellular Processes and Functions

Cell Cycle

Cell Signaling

Mitosis and Meiosis

Other Cell Processes

Photosynthesis

Cellular Structures and Organelles

Endoplasmic Reticulum and Golgi Body

Intercellular Junctions

Mitochondria and Chloroplasts

Nucleus and Nucleolus

Other Cell Structures

Plasma Membrane and Transport

Ribosomes and Cytoskeleton

DNA, RNA, and Proteins

DNA and RNA Sequencing

DNA Replication and Repair

Regulation Mechanisms and Epigenetics

Transcription

Translation

Genetics

Genes and Chromosomes

Genetic Abnormalities and Mutation

Genetic Regulation and Transcription Factors

Mendel and Inheritance Patterns

Population Genetics and Hardy-Weinberg

Recombination and Meiosis

Evolution

Evidence of Evolution

Natural Selection

Other Evolution Principles

Speciation and Phylogenetics

Types of Evolution and Speciation

Microbiology

Bacteria and Types of Prokaryotes

Fungi

Other Microbiology Concepts

Prokaryotic Genetics

Prokaryotic Reproduction and Physiology

Viral Life Cycle

Viruses

Other Biology Concepts

Other Concepts

Systems Biology and Tissue Types

Circulatory and Respiratory Systems

Circulatory System

Blood Vessels and Vasculature

Heart

Hemoglobin, Blood Cells, and Blood Proteins

Other Circulatory Physiology

Pulmonary and Systemic Circuits

Respiratory System

Gas Exchange

Other Respiratory Physiology

Respiratory Structures and Lung Mechanics

Connective Tissue and Epithelium

Connective Tissue Types and Properties

Epithelial Tissue and Integumentary System

Endocrine System

Glands

Other Endocrine Glands

Ovaries and Testes

Pancreas, Liver, and Kidney

Pituitary and Hypothalamus

Thyroid and Parathyroid

Hormones

Endocrine Regulatory Mechanisms

Hormone Mechanisms and Effects

Hormone Origins and Targets

Other Hormone Physiology

Types of Hormones

Excretory and Digestive Systems

Digestive System

Digestive Enzymes and Cell Types

Other Digestive Physiology

Pancreas and Liver

Stomach and Small Intestine

Excretory System

Excretory Regulation Mechanisms

Kidney and Nephron Physiology

Other Excretory Physiology

Immune and Lymphatic Systems

Immune System

Adaptive and Innate Immunity

Antibodies and Antigens

Immune Proteins and Signals

Other Immunity Principles

Types of Immune System Cells

Lymphatic System

Lymph and Fluid Balance

Lymphoid Organs

Other Lymphatic Physiology

Musculoskeletal System and Muscle Tissue

Bone

Bone Development and Growth

Bone Marrow and Erythropoiesis

Other Bone Concepts

Types of Bone Cells

Muscles and Myocytes

Muscle Stimulation and Contraction

Other Muscle Concepts

Sarcomeres

Types of Muscle Cells

Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

Divisions of the Nervous System

Brain and Central Nervous System

Glia

Sensory Organs

Somatic and Autonomic Divisions

Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Divisions

Neurons and Action Potential

Action Potentials and Synapse Biology

Neuron Structure and Types of Neurons

Neurotransmitters

Other Neural Physiology

Reproductive System and Development

Developmental Physiology

Developmental Stages and Events

Embryogenesis

Fetal Circulation

Gastrulation and Embryonic Germ Layers

Regulation of Developmental Processes

Reproductive System

Female Reproductive Physiology

Male Reproductive Physiology

Oogenesis and Spermatogenesis

Other Reproductive Physiology

Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Metabolism

45 decks

Biochemistry and Metabolism

Anaerobic Metabolic Pathways

Electron Transport Chain and Oxidative Phosphorylation

Glycolysis

Krebs Cycle

Lipids and Metabolism

Other Metabolic Pathways

Macromolecules

Carbohydrates

Properties of Carbohydrates

Types of Carbohydrates

Lipids

Properties of Lipids

Types of Lipids

Nucleic Acids

Nucleotides and Nucleic Acid Dervatives

Structure of DNA and RNA

Proteins

Amino Acids

Enzymes and Enzyme Inhibition

Protein Structure

Molecular Properties

Covalent Bonds and Hybrid Orbitals

Functional Groups and Properties

Intermolecular Forces

Isomerism and Stereoisomers

Other Properties of Biological Compounds

Properties of Hydrocarbons

Organic Analyses and Lab Techniques

Compound Identification

Compound Purification

Compound Quantification

Other Techniques

Reactions

Reaction Mechanisms

Other Reaction Mechanisms

Oxidation Reactions

Reduction Reactions

Substitution and Elimination Mechanisms

Reaction Types

Other Reactions

Reactions with Carboxylic Acids

Reactions with Hydrocarbons

Reactions with Ketones and Aldehydes

Reactions with Nitrogen Compounds

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