Life Science

• Motens

  The bond between amino acids
• Dipeptide

  Formed between two amino acids
• Tripeptide

  Formed between three amino acids
• Polypeptide

  Long chain of amino acids (many)
• Temperature and pH

  Affect the structure and function of proteins
• Denaturation

  When a protein loses its shape and function at high levels of pH and temperature
• Proteins are important for growth and repair of tissues
• Proteins form the body structure of organisms
• All enzymes are proteins
• Testing for proteins

  1. Biuret reagent (blue solution) is used

  2. Biuret reagent changes from blue to pink/purple in the presence of protein
• Practice active listening during lectures or reading sessions to capture key points and details effectively.
• Consider using mind maps to visually organize information and make connections between different concepts.