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Chemistry: Medicine (Penicillin + Development)

13:06Context/applicationIntroductory

This application-focused video uses Medicine (Penicillin + Development) to explain DNA, medicines & pharmaceuticals. It helps students explain the chemistry of a medicine.

DNA, medicines & pharmaceuticalsPenicillinMedicineDNANucleic acid

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • explain the chemistry of a medicine

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 4, Area of Study 2Medicinal chemistry
  • Unit 4, Area of Study 1Structure, nomenclature and properties of organic compounds
  • Unit 4, Area of Study 1Reactions of organic compounds