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The UKCAT test has a lot of questions and not very long to complete them. How can I make sure I get through them all in the time allowed?

Time pressure is one of the hardest aspects of the UKCAT but luckily it is an aspect that you can train for. Practicing questions under time pressure is very important. Questions can be obtained from the UKC...
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Answered by Nick O. • UCAT tutor
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How does ionic bonding work and what is the structure of an ionic compound?

Ionic bonds exist between metals and non metals for example sodium and chlorine. Metals have one to three electrons in their outer shell which can be transferred to a non metal. This means that the metal now...
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What is meant by the phrase saltatory conduction?

Saltatory conduction refers to the passage of an action potential along a myelinated neurone. Myelin is a lipid that forms a fatty sheath around the neurone axon and it is an electrical insulator. This means...
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How much wider reading should I do?

Textbooks and a few core texts recommended by your teacher will often suffice, however reading a few good overviews of the period will help you to better understand it and provide examples or explanations no...
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Answered by Eleanor M. • History tutor
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How important is a knowledge of current affairs for my exam?

Whilst you can gain extra marks from having recent examples to illustrate your points, a knowledge of the course content is more important than knowing precise details of current affairs. Detials about elect...
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