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Sep
30
Eukaryotic Transcription
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Please excuse me if the material is slightly long or beyond the scope of MCAT. But, I think, this should summarize most of eukaryotic transcription. For the purposes of this post, I’m only going to summarize RNA pol II (mRNA synthesis) mediated transcription. RNA pol I regulates rRNA synthesis and Pol III regulates 5s RNA and tRNA synthesis.
The mechanism of gene transcription by RNA pol II follows 3 general steps, initiation, Read more
Tags: Eukaryotic, TranscriptionSep
29
When Should I Register for the Usmle ?
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Although there are no deadlines for registering for Step 1, you should plan to register at least six months ahead of your desired test date. This will guarantee that you will get either your test center of choice or one within a 50-mile radius of your first choice. For most U.S. medical students, the desired testing window is in June, since most medical school curricula for the second year end in May or June. Thus, U.S. medical students should Read more
Tags: register, should, Usmle, whenSep
28
List of Strong Acids and Strong Bases
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All pre-health test students should memorize this list of strong acids and strong bases. Any acid not on this list should be considered to be a weak acid. Most other bases are also weak bases, but realize that there are also some strong organic bases. I have listed some examples.
Strong Acids: -H2SO4 -HNO3 -HCl -HBr -HI -HClO3 -HClO4 *note that HF is NOT a strong acid, and its omission from the list is not an accident!!! **only the Read more
Tags: Acids, Bases, List, StrongSep
27
IELTS Test centers in Pakistan
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PAKISTANAddressContactAEO Pakistan 191-A, Street No 10 Sector E-7, IslamabadTel: 9251 2654157 or 2654327 Fax: 9251 2654215 Email: ielts@aeo.com.pk Web: www.aeo.com.pk …AEO Pakistan D-98, Block 4 Clifton KarachiTel: 92 21 587 9645 or 9647 Fax: 92 21 587 9648 Email: ielts@aeo.com.pk Web: http://www.aeo.com.pk …British Read more
Tags: centers, IELTS, Pakistan, TestSep
27
Should I be writing a detailed reason for each question I got wrong in a notebook, so that I can go over it later?
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jmugele: I would not revisit the ones I got right. Instead, as I’m taking a test, I’ll mark the ones I’m guessing on or unsure of (I wouldn’t worry about keeping track of time on a test until late in the studying process). That way, even if I get them right, I can still go study them. What I liked to do after a test was immediately study each wrong answer or marked answer to better understand it. Then, I would also keep Read more
Tags: detailed, each, later, notebook, over, question, reason, should, that, writing, wrongSep
25
Physics equations - MCAT
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These are some common Physics equations that will probably need to be memorized and understood for the MCAT
vectors
Pythagorean Theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2 **Remember the common 3-4-5 and 5-12-13 triangles**
sin(theta) = (opposite / hypotenuse) cos(theta) = (adjacent / hypotenuse) tan(theta) = (opposite / adjacent)
Distance, Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration
Displacement d = change Read more
Tags: equations, MCAT, PhysicsSep
25
Tapestry of HomeschoolSurvey
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From LIFE Launches Tapestry of Homeschool Survey:
Learning is for Everyone is hosting a Tapestry of Homeschool survey in an effort to counteract the modern day mythologies of homeschooling than range from misperceptions about socialization to assumptions about religious beliefs.
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Homeschoolers comprise a diverse and multifaceted community. Getting a better picture of who we are can help us support one Read more
Tags: HomeschoolSurvey, TapestrySep
24
‘Altruism Meets a Weak Job Market’
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‘Altruism Meets a Weak Job Market’Friday July 04th 2008, 4:08 pm Filed under: Life, Post-College
According to the Wall Street Journal, recent college grads are giving up on trying to find a decent job in the currently crappy job market, and are opting instead to spend a year or two working and/or volunteering for one of the following world-improvement organizations:
Peace CorpsAmeriCorpsTeach Read more
Tags: 8216, 8217, Altruism, Market, Meets, WeakSep
23
John Kerry Commencement Address Kenyon College
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John Kerry Commencement Address Kenyon CollegeTuesday June 06th 2006, 3:45 pm Filed under: College
As Prepared for Delivery May 20, 2006Class of 2006 — fellow survivors of November 2, 2004. I’m happy to be here at your beautiful school, which had my admiration long before that night when the country wondered whether I would win — and whether you would vote.
Your Web site has a profile of a very Read more
Tags: Address, College, Commencement, John, Kenyon, KerrySep
22
Best Careers: Management Consultants + Analysts
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Best Careers: Management Consultants + AnalystsWednesday February 14th 2007, 10:43 am Filed under: College, Career Education, Graduate School, MBA, Business School
Management Consultants made CareerJournal’s Best Careers List. Their ranking criteria were based on which careers make for happy and satisfied working folks. Since the list wasn’t compiled based on salary alone, and instead was based on not being miserable in your career, I applaud Read more
Tags: Analysts, Best, Careers, Consultants, Management