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Contents Home Campus Bookshelves Irvine Valley College Lecture: Protein, amino acids, enzymes, and kinetics (Biot274 @ IVC) 6: Amino Acids and Protein structures Expand/collapse global location
6: Amino Acids and Protein structures
5: Anaerobic and Aerobic Respiration
7: Enzymes and Kinetics
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This learning resource focuses on the biochemistry and classification of amino acids, outlining their chemical properties, classification into different groups (nonpolar, polar uncharged, acidic, and basic), and discussion on peptide bond formation. It covers the effects of environmental factors on protein stability, including pH shifts and the hydrophobic effect. The resource also delves into chirality and stereoisomerism, explaining the predominance of L-amino acids in biological systems. Additionally, it includes practical activities for visualizing peptide bond formation and analyzing protein denaturation, as well as a challenge that prompts students to hypothesize the impact of mutations on protein structure.