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Orgo Question
Could someone explain this to me? Does the decarboxylation occur to any ketone in heat or is this just because it is an amino acid? Also is there a particular mechanism I could reference to understand how and why this process occurs?
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Question
For this question I am wondering why a lack in transcription would not also decrease the translation. If there was a loss of transcription then a lot less mRNA would be created and therefore less translation could occur.
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Schedule True Downtime
With the holidays coming up, I wanted to talk about getting to enjoy them guilt-free. It can be tricky to truly take a break from your MCAT studying but the holidays are a time of enjoyment. So while you're spending time with family and friends this upcoming holiday season, remember to focus on the quality time rather than…
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Free MCAT Event: How To Navigate Med School Admissions Like a Pro
Hey future med students! Are you feeling overwhelmed by the med school application process? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! Join us for a special session featuring two speakers: Dr. Alvin Bisarya, the Head of Pre-Medical Programs at Kaplan, and Dr. Elizabeth Fassas, a PGY-1 at Duke University Hospital and a published author.…
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My Pre-Med Summer
Hey all! It's Sydney from The University of Alabama! I'm a SBA at UA about to enter my senior year as a chemistry major on the pre-med track, which basically means I'm at the busiest summer I've ever had. I'm in the middle of the process of applying to medical school, and I hope to have my primary application submitted to…
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Does picking a major in pre-med feel a bit like being stuck in a box? 📦🩺🥼
You're not the only one! Break free from the box — click here to learn more about the preferred major myth. Then, share your major and story below 😊✨
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Top 5 FAQ - #3 Comprehensive Prep: What’s the difference between Teacher-Led and On-Demand? 🤔
Let's paint a picture: You're gearing up for your MCAT prep. It's not about 'if' or even 'when' you'll take the MCAT—you may already know that part. The challenge now is 'how.' How do you start studying? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. According to the AAMC, 65% of test-takers in 2023 had difficulty determining…
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Top 5 FAQ - Question 2: How to determine if I need tutoring?
Hey Kaplan Pre-Med Community! My name is Angeleigh, and I am an enrollment counselor at Kaplan. My team helps thousands of students each year with getting started on- or changing the course of- their MCAT prep journeys. One of the most common questions we get asked is "Is private tutoring right for me?". So, how do you…