AAMC MCAT Exam Basics 3

Question 1

Which content area is covered in the Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems section?

Accepted Answer

General chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics

Answer

Genetics and evolution

Answer

Sociology and psychology

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Biochemistry and cell biology

Question 2

What is the score range for the entire MCAT?

Accepted Answer

472–528

Answer

400–528

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118–132

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200–500

Question 3

Approximately how many passages are in the Biological and Biochemical Foundations section?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

5

Answer

7

Answer

12

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a foundational concept tested on the MCAT?

Accepted Answer

Financial management in healthcare

Answer

Biomolecules have unique properties

Answer

Complex organisms transport materials

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Behavior is influenced by genes and environment

Question 5

What is the void option on the MCAT?

Accepted Answer

An option to cancel your score before seeing it

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An option to skip a section

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An option to retake a section

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An option to pause the exam

Question 6

How are MCAT scores reported to medical schools?

Accepted Answer

All attempts ever taken

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Only the most recent score

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Only the highest score

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All attempts taken in the last 3 years