Section: Module 5: Lesson 1: Proteins and Peptides | Organic Chemistry 2 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this module, students you will be able to:
    • Identify the functional groups that make amino acids amphoteric.
    • Understand the mechanisms for forming and cleaving peptide bonds.
    • Explain why the C–N bond of an amide is planar.
    • Describe some of the functions of proteins, such as structure, catalysis, movement, transport, hormones, protection, storage, and regulation.
    • Define the term zwitterion.
    • Describe what is meant by the primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure of a protein.
    • Describe how proteins are denatured.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 4 hours and 30 minutes.

    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the entire page. (30 minutes)

      Chemistry Libre texts - 2015

    • Watch the entire video. (10 minutes)

      AK lectures YouTube - 2015

    • Read the entire page. (10 minutes)

      Chemistry Libre texts - 2023

    • Read the entire page. (10 minutes)

      Chemistry Libre texts - 2022

    • Read the entire page. (5 minutes)

      Chemistry Libre texts - 2022

    • Read the entire page. (25 minutes)

      Chemistry Libre texts - 2022