MCAT Questions
Powerhouse of the Cell
Mitochondria
Sotto Sopra 8.1
Amy
December 20th
King
What does BYOB stand for?
Build your own bowl.
Let A and B be independent binary random variables with P (A = 1) = 0.5 and P (B =1) = 0.5.
What is P(A,B)?
0.25
Sexually reproducing species have a selective advantage over asexually reproducing species, because sexual reproduction:
A) is more energy efficient.
B) creates novel genetic recombinations.
C) decreases the likelihood of mutations.
D) always decreases offspring survival rate.
B)
Ceremony 8.8
Emily
February 22nd
After 2 pm
What is the equation for Var(X)?
E(X-E[X])^2
Why are triacylglycerols used in the human body for energy storage?
A) They are highly hydrated, and therefore can store lots of energy.
B) They always have short fatty acid chains, for easy access by metabolic enzymes.
C) The carbon atoms of the fatty acid chains are highly reduced, and therefore yield more energy upon oxidation.
D) Polysaccharides, which would actually be a better energy storage form, would dissolve in the body.
C)
12 Matcha 9.8
Jenny
September 24th
Zoe
Name every restaurant in Levering.
Mosaic Global Kitchen, Tossed Kitchen, Red Lantern Kitchen, Levering Taco Kitchen
Name a founder of Talos (that's not Kevin).
Amitav Kohli or Himani Musku
Which of the following statements regarding fetal circulation is FALSE?
A) In the umbilical cord, there are more arteries than veins.
B) The foramen ovale is the only shunt that connects two chambers of the heart.
C) Blood flow in the ductus arteriosus is from the aorta to the pulmonary artery.
D) The ductus venosus is the only shunt that bypasses the liver.
C
The Salty Donut 9.2
Lucas
February 2nd
Lynnoo
$10.80
What is King's cat's name.
Mint
Most of the CO2 in the blood travels as HCO3- and H+ ions in the plasma. Which of the following would a physician most likely find upon examining a person who has recently had Acute Mountain Sickness (Altitude Sickness)?
A) Increased levels of O2 in the plasma
B) A decreased rate of ventilation
C) An increased red blood cell count
D) An increased white blood cell count
Bodhi Corner 7.9
King
April Fools
Carissa
Name one employee who works at Hopkins dining (that's not Tony).
IDK
Who has the most assists in a NBA game?
Scott Skiles