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How much energy is in a tin of tuna?

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This lesson explains How much energy is in a tin of tuna?, focusing on Peptides & proteins and Fats, oils & triglycerides. It helps students draw amino acids, zwitterions and peptide links and explain fat and oil structure.

Peptides & proteinsFats, oils & triglyceridesCarbohydrates, sugars & fibreAmino acids & zwitterionsProteinFatCarbohydrateOilAmino acidProtein structure

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • draw amino acids, zwitterions and peptide links
  • explain fat and oil structure
  • explain levels of protein structure
  • explain protein denaturation
  • compare carbohydrate structures and properties

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 4, Area of Study 2Medicinal chemistry