MCAT Question of the Day (Andrew)

Question 1

binding energy separates

Answer 1

neutrons and protons

Question 2

nuclear strong force is greater than … between protons which is why …. is needed

Answer 2

electrostatic repulsion; binding energy

Question 3

energy and mass can …: E = mc^2

Answer 3

interconvert

Question 4

binding energy converted into

Answer 4

mass

Question 5

mass defect: difference between … and … mass

Answer 5

predicted; actual

Question 6

cerebrum is responsible for

Answer 6

higher level cognitive function (thinking)

Question 7

cerebral cortex =

Answer 7

cerebrum

Question 8

cerebellum coordinates …: gives ….

Answer 8

movement; balance

Question 9

thalamus coordinates

Answer 9

sensory info

Question 10

amygdala coordinates

Answer 10

emotions

Question 11

carbonic anhydrase reaction carries … from tissues to lungs to be expelled

Answer 11

CO2

Question 12

CO2 is not easily carried by

Answer 12

hemoglobin

Question 13

HCO3-: …, transports …

Answer 13

bicarbonate; CO2

Question 14

CO2 + H2O –> …. (… acid) –> …

Answer 14

H2CO3; carbonic; H+ + HCO3-

Question 15

chloride shuttle takes … into bloodstream

Answer 15

HCO3-

Question 16

diastereomers usually have … stereocenters, at least

Answer 16

2