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Amino acids and protein basics

Amino acids and protein basics

Amino acids used in proteins contain an amino group and a carboxyl group. A common general structure is H2N−CH(R)−COOHH_2N-CH(R)-COOHH2​N−CH(R)−COOH, where RRR is the side chain that changes from one amino acid to another.

Proteins (A-level only) Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Proteins (A-level only)

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Chemistry Proteins (A-level only). Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build confidence with atomic structure, bonding and moles calculations early on, since these underpin the more demanding organic mechanisms, equilibrium and practical-analysis topics that dominate Year 2.

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