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Chemistry: DNA part 2 - how it is used

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This lesson explains DNA part 2 - how it is used, focusing on DNA, medicines & pharmaceuticals. It helps students explain enzyme action and explain the chemistry of a medicine.

DNA, medicines & pharmaceuticalsDNAEnzymeNucleic acidMedicine

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • explain enzyme action
  • explain the chemistry of a medicine

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 4, Area of Study 2Medicinal chemistry