13 topics · 17 MCQs
Biochemistry is the highest-difficulty-to-weightage ratio in the syllabus. It rewards understanding pathways and enzyme regulation over rote memorisation of structures. Don't skip it — but don't over-invest either.
Roughly 8–10% of the paper, so it's worth a few weeks of focused study but not a major time sink. Lippincott's alone covers the syllabus for most candidates.
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