Section: Module 5: Lesson 2: Amino Acids | Organic Chemistry 2 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this module, students you will be able to:
    • Understand the basic structure of the amino acid and peptide bond.
    • Describe the chemical properties of the amino acid side group.
    • Determine the charge state of an amino acid at indicated pH, including the pH at which the amino acid is a zwitterion, and calculate the isoelectric point of a peptide.
    • Understand the reactions of amino acids and their impact on proteins.
    • Describe the chemical nature of the peptide bond and evaluate the nature of the peptide bond on folding.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours and 15 minutes.

    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the sections on Amino Acids. (35 minutes)

      Virtual Textbook of Organic Chemistry Michigan State University - 2013

    • Read the entire page. (10 minutes)

      Chemistry Libre texts - 2019

    • Read the entire page. (20 minutes)

      Chemistry Libre texts - 2022