The MCAT Basics Podcast begins a new series on Metabolism, and in today's episode, Alex Starks talks about Glycolysis. The series covers the chemistry, biochemistry, and biology of glucose metabolism and how this high-yield MCAT topic can be tested on the AAMC MCAT Exam.

• [00:55] Metabolism for the MCAT
• [05:20] Insulin-dependent Cells
• [06:25] Cellular-level Catalyzation of Glucose
• [09:57] Glycolysis Explained in 10 Steps
• [21:50] The Presence and Absence of Oxygen During Respiration
• [25:35] Quiz and Important Takeaways

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This is a short clip from the Cell Organelles podcast.

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Alex Starks talks about the different strategies and details on biosignaling tested on the AAMC MCAT exam. He dissects topics such as G Protein Coupled Receptors, Receptor Tyrosine, Kinase, voltage-gated ion channels, and much more!

• [01:23] What is Biosignaling?
• [02:23] Voltage-Gated Ion Channels
• [05:34] Ligand-Gated Ion Channels
• [08:54] Enzyme-Linked Receptors 
• [13:30] The G-Protein Pathways 
• [15:06] The Mechanisms in the G-Protein Pathway
• [19:01] Quiz Section

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This MCAT Basics podcast is a short segment from the "Isomers" podcast.

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Alex Starks talks about Gas-Phase Concepts for the MCAT. He dissects the different gas properties, the ideal gas law and expounds on the ABCD laws of gases. 

• [01:03] Physical Properties of Gases
• [05:28] The Ideal Gas Law
• [08:26] Conditions that Promote Molecular Collisions in Gases
• [09:35] The ABCD laws of Gases
• [16:05] Important Takeaways

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This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “Genetics: Gene Expression” podcast.

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This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “Genetics: Gene Expression” podcast.

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This clip is from the upcoming MedSchoolCoach MCAT audio course and covers spermatogenesis.

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This MCAT podcast covers the lymphatic system. Sam and Alex first talk about the anatomy of the lymphatic system and then get into its three main functions:

1. Returning materials and fluid to the blood
2. Supporting the immune system
3. Absorption of fats and fat-soluble nutrients

Lastly, Alex talks about some exciting research that is going on to investigate the connection between the brain and the lymphatic system.

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This MCAT podcast covers psychological disorders. First, I talk about what a psychological disorder is and how they are classified. Then, I breakdown several psychological disorders to know:

• Anxiety disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Trauma- and stressor-related disorders
• Somatic symptom and related disorders
• Bipolar and related disorders
• Depressive disorders
• Schizophrenia
• Dissociative disorders
• Personality disorders

Lastly, I cover the biological basis of several nervous system disorders.

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