Memorization for sure, not really problem solving so much as analysis.
Ie: Which type of molecule will sediment most quickly?
(a) A small globular protein
(b) An icosahedral virus
(c) A filamentous virus
(d) A tetrameric globular protein
ans: b
I had it with Northwood though, I dont know what Briscoe is like. For MBB, unless you reach 4th year, you're gonna want to attend lecture no matter how boring the prof. Everytime I look back, the prof would have dropped one form of hint or another to prepare you for the mt.
Good luck! Hope this helps
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