Biochemistry and Genetics: PreTest Self-Assessment and Review (Pre-Test Basic Science Series)

This study guide for USMLE Step 1 provides 500 sample questions in the best answer format to help students review 100 plus clinical disorders and processes related to biochemical and genetic mechanisms. The answers and explanations follow each of the 12 chapters on such topics as gene expression, acid-base equilibria, protein structure, carbohydrate metabolism, and nutrition. The second edition references the most current editions of medical textbooks. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)