BioMedical Admissions Test
4500/12
Wednesday 6th November 2013
30 minutes
SECTION 2
Scientific Knowledge and Applications
Instructions to Candidates
Please read this page carefully, but do not open the question paper until you are told
that you may do so.
A separate answer sheet is provided for this section. Please check you have one.
You also require a soft pencil and an eraser.
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Speed as well as accuracy is important in this section. Work quickly, or you may not
finish the paper. There are no penalties for incorrect responses, only points for correct
answers, so you should attempt all 27 questions. All questions are worth one mark.
Answer on the sheet provided. Most questions ask you to show your choice between options
by shading a circle. If questions ask you to write in words or numbers, be sure to write
clearly in the spaces provided. If you make a mistake, erase thoroughly and try again.
Any rough work should be done on this question paper.
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Please wait to be told you may begin before turning this page.
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