The Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems section of the MCAT assesses your knowledge and understanding of the basic processes that foster life. To help you prepare for this section of the MCAT, this page contains everything you need to know, including what topics are covered and how many questions there are.
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What’s on the Biological and Biochemical Foundations Section?
FAQs
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How many questions are on the Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems section?
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There are 59 multiple-choice questions in this section of the MCAT.
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How long is the Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems section?
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The time limit for this section of the MCAT is 95 minutes.
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What is the passing score for the Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems section?
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There is no set passing score for this section of the MCAT.