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Structure of the Question Paper for
Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) 2019
Sr. No. Subject No. of Questions 1 Biology 80 2 Chemistry 60 3 Physics 40 4 English 20 Total 200
Note: o Time duration to attempt the paper shall be 150 minutes (2hrs 30 minutes). o Each question shall carry one mark with no negative marking.
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BIOLOGY
Table of Contents
1 The Cell 2 Biological Molecules 3 Chromosomes and DNA 4 Cell Division 5 Variety of Life 6 Bioenergetics 7 Gas Exchange 8 Transport in Plants 9 Transport in Human 10 Immunity 11 Homeostasis 12 Muscles and Movement 13 Communication 14 Reproduction 15 Genetics 16 Biotechnology 17 Evolution
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Gene as a Basic Unit of Genetic Information DNA Replication: Hypothesis of DNA Replication, Meselson & Stahl’s experiment and Replication Transcription Genetic Code Translation
4 Cell Division
COURSE CONTENT
Cell Cycle: Interphase (G1, S and G2 phases), Mitotic phase and Cytokinesis Mitosis: Process of Mitosis, Significance of Mitosis Meiosis: Process of Meiosis and Significance of Meiosis
5 Variety of Life
COURSE CONTENT
Kingdoms: Protoctista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia Viruses: Structure of Viruses AIDS: Causative Agent, Modes of Transmission and Prevention & Control
6 Bioenergetics
COURSE CONTENT
Photosynthetic Pigments (Chlorophylls and Carotenoids) Absorption and Action Spectra Light-Dependent Reactions (cyclic and non-cyclic phosphorylation) and Light-Independent Reactions (Calvin cycle). Cellular Respiration: Glycolysis, Link reaction / Pyruvic Oxidation, Kreb’s Cycle (with reference to production of NADH, FADH and ATP) and ETC Anaerobic Respiration and its Types (Alcoholic and Lactic Acid Fermentation).
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7 Gas Exchange
COURSE CONTENT
Anatomy of Human Respiratory System. Transport of Respiratory Gases: O 2 & CO 2 and Role of Haemoglobin as Respiratory Pigment. Respiratory Disorders: Tuberculosis, Emphysema and Lung Cancer
8 Transport in Plants
COURSE CONTENT
Transport of Water and Minerals: Apoplast & Symplast Pathway and Cohesion, Transpiration Pull / Tension & Adhesion Transpiration, Factors affecting it and opening and closing of Stomata. Translocation according to Pressure Flow Theory Xerophytes
9 Transport in Human
COURSE CONTENT
Heart: Structure of heart, Cardiac Cycle, Control of Heart Beat, ECG and Blood Pressure Blood Vessels: Arteries, Veins and Capillaries Blood: Plasma and Blood Cells (RBCs, WBCs and platelets). Lymphatic System
10 Immunity
COURSE CONTENT
Immune System and its Components Types of Immunity Vaccination
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15 Genetics
COURSE CONTENT
Basics of Genetics: Gene, Locus, Allele, Gene Pool, Phenotype, Genotype, Homozygous, Heterozygous, Dominant Allele, Recessive Allele, Complete Dominance, Codominance, Linkage, F 1 & F 2 Generations, Mutation and Multiple Allele. Gene Linkage: Crossing over and Recombination Frequency / Cross Over Value Continuous and Discontinuous Variations Punnet square, Test cross and Monohybrid & Dihybrid Crosses Gene Linkage and Sex Linkage in Human (Haemophilia and Colour Blindness)
16 Biotechnology
COURSE CONTENT
Recombinant DNA Technology / Genetic Engineering: Principles of Recombinant DNA Technology and its Application, PCR & Gel Electrophoresis and DNA Analysis / Finger Printing Gene Therapy Transgenic Organisms (Bacteria, Plants and Animals)
17 Evolution
COURSE CONTENT
Theory of natural selection Hardy-Weinberg theorem and factors affecting gene / allele frequency
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CHEMISTRY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. Physical Chemistry
- Fundamental Concepts
- States of Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding
- Chemical Energetics
- Electrochemistry
- Chemical Equilibrium
- Reaction Kinetics B. Inorganic Chemistry
- Periods
- Groups
- Transition Elements
- Compounds of Nitrogen and Sulphur C. Organic Chemistry
- Fundamental Principles
- Hydrocarbons
- Alkyl Halides (Haloalkanes)
- Alcohols and Phenols
- Aldehydes and Ketones
- Carboxylic Acids
- Amino Acids
- Macromolecules
- Environmental Chemistry
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Shape of s, p and d- Orbitals Electronic configuration Ionization energy Electron affinity
4. CHEMICAL BONDING COURSE CONTENT Ionic (Electrovalent) bond Use the “dot and cross” model for: i. Covalent bonding ii. Co-ordinate (dative covalent) bonding Shapes and Bond Angles of molecules Covalent Bonding. Bond Energy, Bond length and bond Polarity (Electronegativity difference) Intermolecular Forces (especially Hydrogen Bonding) Interpret and Predict the effect of different types of bonding on physical properties of substances. 5. CHEMICAL ENERGETICS COURSE CONTENT Concept of Energy changes during Chemical reactions Use the terms: i. Enthalpy change of reaction ii. Bond energy Numerical Magnitude of Lattice Energy Hess’s law to construct simple energy cycles. 6. ELECTROCHEMISTRY COURSE CONTENT Redox processes Oxidation numbers of Elements. Balancing chemical equations by redox method
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Standard electrode (redox) Potential Standard Hydrogen Electrode Methods used to measure the standard Electrode potentials of metals Standard Cell Potential Electrode Potential. Construct Redox equations Advantages of Developing the H 2 /O 2 fuel cell
7. CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM COURSE CONTENT Rates of forward and reverse Reactions and Dynamic Equilibrium Le- Chatelier’s Principle. Deduce expression for Equilibrium constant Calculate the values of Equilibrium constants Calculate the equilibrium quantities Conditions used in Haber process. Qualitatively the differences in behavior of strong/weak acids and bases Terms: pH, Ka, pKa, Kb, pKb, Kw and Ksp. [H+^ (aq)], [OH-^ (aq)], pH and pOH values for strong and weak acids and bases. 8. REACTION KINETICS/ CHEMICAL KINETICS COURSE CONTENT Rate of Reaction, Activation Energy, Catalysis, Rate Equation, Order of Reaction, Rate Constant Collisions Enzymes as Biological Catalysts Construct and use rate equations with special emphasis on i. Zero order reaction ii. 1st^ order reaction iii. 2nd^ order reaction Half-life of a first order Reaction
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f. Uses of Halogens and compounds of Halogens
3. TRANSITION ELEMENTS: COURSE CONTENT Chemistry of Transition Elements of 3d series: a. Electronic Configuration b. Variable Oxidation states c. Uses as a Catalyst d. Formation of Complexes e. Colour of Transition Metal Complexes f. Geometry and isomerism of complex ions with coordination number 4 and 6. 4. COMPOUNDS OF NITROGEN AND SULPHUR COURSE CONTENT Nitrogenous fertilizers. Presence of Sulphur Dioxide in atmosphere Manufacturing of Sulphuric Acid. Sulphuric acid as Dehydrating agent and Oxidizing agent.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
1. FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES:
COURSE CONTENT
The Organic compounds. Alkanes and Alkenes of lower masses. Nucleophiles, electrophiles and free radicals Isomerism. Functional group and Nomenclature of organic compounds.
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2. HYDROCARBON:
COURSE CONTENT
Chemistry of Alkanes with emphasis on: Combustion. The Mechanism of free radical Substitution reaction. Chemistry of Alkenes with emphasis on: Preparation of Alkenes: Reaction of Alkenes: Chemistry of Benzene Benzene. Electrophilic substitution reactions and the mechanism Hydrogenation of Benzene ring. Side chain Oxidation of Methyl Benzene (Toluene) and Ethyl Benzene. Benzene ring by 2,4 Directing and 3,5 directing groups
3. ALKYL HALIDES (HALOGENOALKANES)
COURSE CONTENT
Importance of Halogenoalkanes. Reaction of Alkyl Halides: Nucleophilic substitution reactions and mechanisms
4. ALCOHOLS AND PHENOLS: COURSE CONTENT Alcohols with reference to: Alcohols: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary. Preparation of Ethanol Reactions of Alcohols Phenols Reactions of Phenol Acidity of Water, ethanol and phenol
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9. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY:
COURSE CONTENT
Air Pollutants. Chemistry and causes of Acid Rain. Ozone and Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
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PHYSICS
Table of Contents
- Measurement
- Motion and Force
- Work, Energy and Power
- Circular Motion
- Oscillation
- Waves
- Light
- Heat & Thermodynamics
- Electrostatics
- Current Electricity
- Electromagnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Deformation of Solids
- Electronics
- Modern Physics
- Nuclear Physics
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velocity P = W t
and P = Fv
4. CIRCULAR MOTION
COURSE CONTENT
Angular motion, angular displacement & angular velocity Centripetal Force and centripetal acceleration
o F = mr^2 , F = mv^2 r
and ac = r^2 and ac = v^2 r Geostationary orbits. Radian
5. OSCILLATIONS
COURSE CONTENT
Simple harmonic motion Amplitude, Frequency, Angular Frequency, Phase Difference. Express the time period in terms of both frequency and angular frequency.
Equations x=xo sinωt, v = v 0 cosωt, v x^2 o^ x^2 , a = ω^2 x and its use
Motion of simple pendulum and relation. Kinetic energy and potential energy during Simple harmonic motion. Free, Forced and Damped Oscillations Resonance
6. WAVES
COURSE CONTENT
Progressive waves Transverse and longitudinal waves. Principle of superposition. Stationary waves and wavelength of sound waves in air columns and stretched strings Doppler’s Effect Electromagnetic Spectrum.
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7. LIGHT
COURSE CONTENT
Interference of light waves, constructive and destructive interference. Young’s Double Slit experiment, fringe spacing, dark and bright fringes. Diffraction (basic principle) Diffraction grating
8. HEAT & THERMODYNAMICS
COURSE CONTENT
Basic postulates of kinetic theory of gases Pressure exerted by a gas and derive the relationPV^ Nm v^2 3
Equation of state for an ideal gas as PV = nRT PV Nm v^2 3
and PV = NkT and prove that K.E T for a single molecule. Internal Energy. Specific Heat capacity.
9. ELECTROSTATICS
COURSE CONTENT
Coulomb’s Law Electric field strength.
E V d
^
to calculate the field strength.
Electric field lines.
2 o
E Q
4 r
for the field strength
Gravitational force and electric force. Electric potential Capacitance of a capacitor Energy stored in capacitor
