,MCAT® Biology Review 2022-
2023
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Edited by Alexander Stone Macnow, MD
MCAT® is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges,
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,ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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Contributing Editors, 2022–2023 Edition Brandon Deason, MD, Christopher Durland, Tyler
Fara Prior Edition Editorial Staff: Brandon Deason, MD, Christopher Durland, M. Dominic
Eggert, Tyler Fara, Elizabeth Flagge, Adam Grey, Lauren K. White MCAT® is a registered
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assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.
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The Kaplan MCAT Review Team
Getting Started Checklist
Preface
About Scientific American
About the MCAT
How This Book Was Created
Using This Book
Studying for the MCAT
CHAPTER 1: THE CELL
1.1 Cell Theory
High-Yield 1.2 Eukaryotic Cells
1.3 Classification and Structure of Prokaryotic Cells
High-Yield 1.4 Genetics and Growth of Prokaryotic Cells
1.5 Viruses and Subviral Particles
2023
ONLINE + BOOK
Edited by Alexander Stone Macnow, MD
MCAT® is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges,
which neither sponsors nor endorses this product.
,ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Editor-in-Chief, 2022–2023 Edition Lauren K. White
Contributing Editors, 2022–2023 Edition Brandon Deason, MD, Christopher Durland, Tyler
Fara Prior Edition Editorial Staff: Brandon Deason, MD, Christopher Durland, M. Dominic
Eggert, Tyler Fara, Elizabeth Flagge, Adam Grey, Lauren K. White MCAT® is a registered
trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges, which neither sponsors nor
endorses this product.
This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the
subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in
rendering medical, legal, accounting, or other professional services. If legal advice or other expert
assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.
© 2021 by Kaplan, Inc.
Published by Kaplan Publishing, a division of Kaplan, Inc.
750 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
All rights reserved. The text of this publication, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced in any
manner whatsoever without written permission from the publisher.
ISBN: 978-1-5062-7670-0
eISBN: 978-1-5062-8173-5
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Kaplan Publishing print books are available at special quantity discounts to use for sales
promotions, employee premiums, or educational purposes. For more information or to purchase
books, please call the Simon & Schuster special sales department at 866-506-1949.
, TABLE OF
CONTEN
TS
GO ONLINE
kaptest.com/booksonline
The Kaplan MCAT Review Team
Getting Started Checklist
Preface
About Scientific American
About the MCAT
How This Book Was Created
Using This Book
Studying for the MCAT
CHAPTER 1: THE CELL
1.1 Cell Theory
High-Yield 1.2 Eukaryotic Cells
1.3 Classification and Structure of Prokaryotic Cells
High-Yield 1.4 Genetics and Growth of Prokaryotic Cells
1.5 Viruses and Subviral Particles