3.3.13Organic chemistry
Amino Acids, Proteins & DNA
Amino acid structure and properties, peptide bonds and protein structure, and DNA base pairing.
- Year 2 (A-level)
- 3 lessons
- Exam practice and flashcards
- LESSON 1Amino Acid Structure & Properties
Explore the general structure of alpha-amino acids, zwitterion formation at the isoelectric point, and their amphoteric behaviour.
- LESSON 2Peptide Bonds & Protein Structure
Understand the formation of dipeptides and polypeptides, levels of protein structure, protein hydrolysis, and amino acid chromatography.
- LESSON 3DNA Structure & Base Pairing
Master the components of DNA nucleotides, phosphodiester backbone condensation, and complementary hydrogen bonding.