Video 5 in the Fischer Projection series shows you how to convert a linear sugar in the Fischer Projection to a 6-member Haworth Projection Pyranose or 5-member Furanose. You’ll learn my shortcut to help you instantly recognize the correct version of any cyclic sugar. (click to watch on YouTube or catch the Video transcript here) […]
Converting Newman to Fischer Projections Tutorial Video
Fischer Projection Series: Video 4 (Newman Projection Series: Video 6) This video shows you how to convert from a Newman Projection to a Fischer projection using the long and tedious method, followed by my shortcut. You’ll also see my trick for converting from Fischer back to Newman. (Watch on YouTube: Newman to Fischer. Click CC […]
Stereochemistry of Amino Acids RS to DL
Amino acids are biologically active molecules. 19 of the 20 common amino acids have a chiral alpha carbon. 2 amino acids (Leucine and Threonine) have a second chiral center in their side chain. This video shows you how to: Find R/S for 3-D amino acids Find R/S and D/L for amino acid Fischer projections Trick […]
Amino Acids MCAT Cheat Sheet Study Guide
When it comes to amino acids on the MCAT you have to know… everything. But everything quickly gets overwhelming. And after a quick search, I didn’t find any good amino acid charts so I’ve decided to create one for you. Download a copy to your computer and another to your phone. When you find yourself […]
When and How To Use AAMC Resources
When it comes to MCAT prep, there are many resources available. Too many resources, in fact. There’s the recommended AAMC materials and many third party ones as well. Today, I want to discuss the AAMC resources specifically, including what they are, why you should use them, when to use them, and when to ABSOLUTELY AVOID […]
Step 3: MCAT Resources: How Many, Which Ones, and When?
In Step 1 you learned all about the MCAT, in Step 2 you created a timeline and set your targets. Stumbled onto the Ultimate MCAT Prep Guide? Click to Start at the Beginning. Now what? Let’s quickly discuss resources so that you are ready to move on to Step 4 and plan your daily/weekly study […]
Medical School Application Timeline
The Medical School Application Timeline can be a long an tedious process, lasting ~1.5years from MCAT to primary and secondary applications, interviews and finally your white coat ceremony. Learn exactly what it’ll take so you can best prepare yourself
Fischer Projection Practice Problem Set
Fischer projections crop in both organic chemistry and biochemistry. After studying my Fischer Projection tutorial series try your hand at this short quiz and see how you do. The questions range from simple to intermediate and are designed to help you figure out where you stand. If you find yourself stuck on any given problem […]
Cyclohexane Chair to Double Newman Quiz Challenge Question
This video walks you through the Chair Conformations Practice Quiz bonus question B – Converting a cyclohexane chair conformation to double Newman Projections. Practice is ESSENTIAL to mastering Organic Chemistry. You have to be able to apply the skills you are learning. First, complete the Cyclohexane Chair Conformations Practice Quiz, and then watch this video where I go over the Challenge Question […]
Acetal Reactions Practice Quiz
The quiz below requires some mastery in reactions, intermediates, and step-by-step mechanisms. Not ready? Start by gaining your foundation in the Acetal Tutorial Video Series! Scroll to the very bottom of this quiz for a link to the FREE quiz solutions PDF (Coming Soon!) to ensure you’ve got this down. The solutions walkthrough video is available in the […]
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