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MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach)Author: Health Admissions IQ
MCAT Basics breaks down the high-yield concepts you need to know for the MCAT in clear, approachable lessons. Hosted by Sam Smith and presented by Health Admissions IQ, each episode explores topics across the MCAT sciences and behavioral sciences, with content aligned to the AAMC exam framework and commonly tested concepts. Whether youre building your foundation or reinforcing key material, MCAT Basics helps make complex MCAT topics easier to understand and review. Language: en-us Genres: Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Biological Membranes
Tuesday, 29 September, 2026
This MCAT Basics podcast covers biological membranes. First, the podcast introduces a few topics regarding membranes: what they are, how they are formed, their presence in the cell, and cell-to-cell junctions. Second, it addresses transport through the membrane, including simple diffusion, active vs. passive transport, and transport membrane proteins. Next, the discussion moves to membrane proteins, including receptors, transporters, and the differences between integral, peripheral, and lipid-anchored proteins. Finally, the podcast covers membrane dynamics, such as endocytosis and the transmembrane system, and discusses membrane potential. Visit www.HealthAdmissionsIQ.com for more help with the MCAT. Jump into the Conversation:[00:00] Intro into MCAT Basics[01:08] Introducing Biological Membranes[01:53] What is a membrane and what is its structure[15:33] Cell to cell junctions and the involvement of plasma membranes[17:16] Transport through a membrane[26:49] Membrane proteins[31:05] Membrane dynamics and potential
