Biochemistry and Genetics PreTest Self-Assessment and Review, Third Edition

Overview

Main description

This one-of-a-kind test prep guide helps you to test your knowledge of essential biochemistry and genetics concepts for the USMLE Step 1; practice with 500 USMLE Step 1-style questions with referenced answers; review explanations for right and wrong answers; and build confidence, skills, and knowledge.

Table of contents

1. High-Yield FactsStorage and Expression of Genetic Information2. DNA Structure, Replication, and Repair3. Gene Expression4. Gene RegulationAcid-Base Equilibria, Amino Acids, and Protein Structure/Function5. Acid-Base Equilibria, Amino Acids6. Protein Structure/FunctionIntermediary Metabolism7. Carbohydrate Metabolism8. Bioenergetics and Energy Metabolism9. Amino Acid, Lipid, and Nucleotide MetabolismNutrition10. Vitamins and Minerals11. Hormones and Integrated MetabolismInheritance Mechanisms and Biochemical Genetics12. Inheritance Mechanisms/ Risk Calculations13. Genetic and Biochemical Diagnosis

Author comments

Golder Wilson, MD, Phd is a clinical geneticist at Texas Tech University school of Medicine at Amarillo (Amarillo, TX) and is actively involved in teaching medical students. He holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Chicago.