Survey of Natural
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90 minutes |
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100 questions |
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Biology
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry |
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Science Multiple Choice |
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Your understanding of biological and chemical concepts, as
well as your proficiency in solving science problems, will be
tested to its limits on the DAT. The DAT is science-intensive to
say the least. On the Survey of Natural Sciences, you will be
presented with 100 multiple choice questions, subdivided into
three science areas: Biology, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic
Chemistry.
Biology
The Biology subsection contains 40 questions. Concepts tested
include: Cell and Molecular Biology, including origin of life,
cell processes, and more; Diversity of Life, Vertebrate Anatomy,
Developmental Biology, Evolution, Ecology, and more.
Inorganic Chemistry
Sometimes called General Chemistry, inorganic chemistry accounts
for 30 questions on the survey. Concepts include: Acids and
bases; atomic structure; periodic properties; gases; liquids and
solids; nuclear reactions; and more.
Organic Chemistry
Often thought the most difficult subsection, organic chemistry
also accounts for 30 questions. Concepts include: Mechanisms,
organic analysis, properties of molecules, stereochemistry;
bonding; reactions; and nomenclature.
