VCE Together Year 12 Chemistry: Introduction to Amino Acids and Proteins

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Introduction to Amino Acids and Proteins

In this Introduction to Amino Acids and Proteins, which is part of Unit 4 Area of Study 2 for VCE Chemistry, you will learn about proteins:

  • formation of dipeptides and polypeptides as condensation polymers of 2-amino acids
  • primary (including peptide links), secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure and bonding
  • distinction between essential and non-essential amino acids as dietary components.

Amino Acids and Proteins

The video below will take you through key concepts and practice questions.

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