The Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems section of the MCAT assesses your knowledge and understanding of the basic physical sciences and biological sciences. 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 Chemical and Physical Foundations Section?
FAQs
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How many questions are on the Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological 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 Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological 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 Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems section?
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There is no set passing score for this section of the MCAT.