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Biochemistry for MRCOG Part 1

The RCOG blueprint puts 5–10 of the 200 questions in biochemistry, which is about 3.8% of the paper, spread across both papers. A moderate share of the paper, and reliably examined.

Questions in the exam

5–10

of 200

Syllabus topics

7

listed by the RCOG

Domain

cell_function

2 other areas

What biochemistry covers

The 7 topics the RCOG lists under Biochemistry for the Part 1 syllabus.

  • Cell biology and molecular biology
  • DNA replication and repair
  • Protein synthesis
  • Metabolic pathways relevant to reproduction
  • Nutritional biochemistry in pregnancy (folate, iron, vitamin D)
  • Lipid metabolism
  • Prostaglandin biochemistry

Practise biochemistry questions

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Guideline summaries for biochemistry

Published RCOG and NICE guidance summarised for revision, with the source cited on every page.

Other cell_function areas

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