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VCE Chemistry: Unit 4: Proteins p2 - structure and uses of proteins and enzymes

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This lesson explains Unit 4: Proteins p2 - structure and uses of proteins and enzymes, focusing on Enzymes and Peptides & proteins. It helps students explain protein denaturation and explain levels of protein structure.

EnzymesPeptides & proteinsProtein denaturationDNA, medicines & pharmaceuticalsProteinEnzymeProtein structureActive siteAmino acidMedicine

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • explain protein denaturation
  • explain levels of protein structure
  • draw amino acids, zwitterions and peptide links
  • explain enzyme action
  • explain the chemistry of a medicine

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 4, Area of Study 2Medicinal chemistry