In this episode, we’ll talk about ATP or adenosine triphosphate. We will begin with a detailed examination of ATP's structure and composition as a nucleotide, followed by an explanation of the metabolic pathways involved in its production—both aerobic and anaerobic. We will also cover the pivotal process of ATP hydrolysis, emphasizing its energy release and crucial role in various cellular processes, including the sodium-potassium pump and protein phosphorylation.

Additionally, we will address the limitations of ATP supplementation and the broader implications of ATP in biological transport and biosynthesis processes. This episode promises to provide a clear and thorough understanding of ATP's essential functions, ensuring you are well-prepared for your MCAT studies.

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[00:00] Intro into Adenosine Triphosphate, otherwise known as ATP

[2:09] The structure of ATP

[06:48] Where and how ATP is produced

[24:04] Thermodynamics of ATP

[35:16] The functions of ATP

[35:31] Sodium-potassium pump or the sodium-potassium ATPase

[39:45] Protein kinases and protein phosphorylation

[42:48] ATP binding cassette transporter protein or ABC transporter proteins

In this episode, we explore the topic of intelligence, which is primarily featured in the psychology and sociology section of the MCAT.

We cover several key theories, including entity vs. incremental theory, general intelligence theory, two-factor theory, multiple intelligences theory, Triarchic theory, CHC theory, and biological theories. Additionally, we examine the nature vs. nurture debate on hereditary intelligence factors and discuss how intelligence is measured.

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[00:00] Intro to Intelligence

[02:47] Entity vs. Incremental Theory

[06:36] G Factor Theory

[10:26] Multiple Intelligences Theory

[12:18] Triarchic Theory

[14:39] CHC Theory

[18:58] Theories of Intelligence

[21:01] Hereditary factors of intelligence

[28:33] How intelligence is measured

[32:06] Why intelligence tests can be problematic

Redox reactions or reduction and oxidation are reactions in which electrons are simultaneously transferred from one chemical species to another. This episode begins with exploring this concept, including an in-depth look at oxidizing and reducing agents and the factors determining a compound's effectiveness as an oxidizing agent.

It also covers the oxidation states of molecules and functional groups, common redox reagents in organic chemistry, and the role of redox in biological systems. The episode also addresses numerical concepts from general chemistry related to redox, such as determining oxidation numbers and understanding electrochemical cells.

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[00:00] Introduction

[01:09] What is the conceptual definition of redox

[06:22] What is an oxidizing agent, and what is a reducing agent?

[08:50] What makes a molecule better than another at being an oxidizing agent or a reducing agent?

[13:58] Which oxidation reduction reagents should you know and what do they

[21:44] Redox in biological systems

[35:01] How to determine the oxidation state

[41:16] The application of oxidation-reduction in electrochemical cells