Amino Acids on the MCAT: The Ultimate Guide to Memorization & Application

Amino acids are MCAT royalty—they appear in nearly every Bio/Biochem passage, and knowing their structures, charges, and properties is non-negotiable. Whether it's understanding enzyme mechanisms or protein folding, this guide will help you go from “I sort of remember histidine…” to “I can crush any amino acid question they throw at me.